Strategic Connectivity  in A Contested Era:  A Next Generation UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement

Bilateral complementarities between the two economies are clear. The UK brings deep capacities in finance, higher education, life sciences, legal services, creative industries, and standard-setting; Turkey contributes strengths in manufacturing, logistics, construction, ICT capabilities, and geographic proximity to the EU market. An upgraded agreement that shifts the focus from tariffs to “trusted connectivity” would allow both countries to operationalise de-risking without decoupling by ensuring that goods, services, data, capital and talent can flow under lawful, resilient, and compatible frameworks even during geopolitical or macroeconomic shocks.

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