Ragip Soylu is the Turkey Bureau Chief at Middle East Eye, based in Ankara. He specializes in regional interest and world news, with a focus on topics such as drone technology, energy policy, and regulation, while also covering aviation and aerospace. His work has been featured in Breaking Media, Inc., Middle East Eye, and TIME.
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Ragip Soylu focuses primarily on government and politics, particularly in the context of Turkey's international relations, with a heavy emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news. He would likely be very responsive to pitches related to diplomatic developments or international incidents involving Turkey or its neighboring countries.
Given Ragip's coverage of legal policy regulation and government announcements, he may also be interested in receiving commentary from experts well-versed in international law, diplomacy, or Middle East conflict resolution. Additionally, sources who have direct knowledge of the political landscape within Turkey and its global relationships could provide valuable insights for his articles.
As the majority of Ragip's coverage appears focused on Turkey and its immediate surrounding region, pitches should ideally reflect this geographic focus while providing relevant insights into regional political dynamics.
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Senior Somali official says 50 Israeli soldiers with African descent are in the breakaway Horn of Africa state as part of bilateral security arrangements
By: Ragip Soylu
Ankara had hoped a ceasefire could pave the way for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey during the July Nato summit, but Moscow remains firm on its Donbas demands
By: Ragip Soylu
Israel's Likud-led government made the a move on Sunday in what is widely seen as a swipe against Turkey
Often overshadowed by Istanbul, Turkey's capital offers a wide variety of delicious food, lively venues and sightseeing opportunities
By: Ragip Soylu
A possible thaw between Paris and Ankara is being shaped by Russia, Ukraine and defence cooperation, but several longstanding issues remain unresolved
As Trump arrives in Ankara, Nato faces a defining test over America's role, Europe's new responsibilities and Turkey's defence industry ambitions
The sensitive agreement is being compared to the 2021 defence pact between France and Greece, although sources declined to say whether it includes a mutual defence clause
By: Ragip Soylu
Sources say negotiations have been under way for months, but Moscow's final approval is still required
By: Ragip Soylu, Sean Mathews
The Trump administration will announce plans to resurrect a five-decade-old pipeline running from Iraq to the Syrian port of Baniyas
Erdogan gave Turkish-made handguns to Nato leaders, but Trump's version reportedly included a gold-plated grip
