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NATO Ankara Summit 2026: Key Issues, Leaders and What to Expect
Leaders of NATO's 32 member states will meet in Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of the alliance's most consequential summits in recent...
What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit?
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara on July 7-8 for a summit expected to focus on the alliance's long-term security strategy amid an increasingly...
Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit
The development comes as the United States reshapes its military commitments to NATO, reflecting Washington's growing focus on preparing for potential conflicts in multiple...
Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions
Turkey has sought to reassure allies that the United States remains committed to NATO despite growing concerns over Washington's future role in the alliance....
Why Is the EU Warning Turkey Over Cyprus Before COP31?
The European Union has sharply criticized Turkey after Cyprus was excluded from preparations for the COP31 climate summit, raising fresh diplomatic tensions ahead of...
Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner
In 2016, Turkey's defense exports stood at $1.67 billion. By the end of 2026, that figure is expected to exceed $11 billion. That is...
Turkey, Syria and Ukraine: Strategic Hedging in the Near East
The war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February has left a great many consequences in its wake. It greatly...
The Rise of Strategic Middle Powers
In February 2025, the most consequential US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine did not happen in Washington, Moscow, or Brussels. They happened in...
Why Is Turkey Expanding Defence Exports as Europe Rearms?
Turkey is seeking to expand its role in the global defence market after two decades of sustained investment transformed it from a major arms...
Ankara-Tashkent relations: What’s the next milestone?
Authors: Marin Mae Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez*
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) recently held a summit focused on “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.”...