NATO & EU

Defense

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara Changed the West’s Perception of Türkiye

The 2026 NATO Summit established Ankara not merely as the host of a major diplomatic gathering, but as one of the rising centers of the West’s evolving security architecture.

Defense

What Does Hosting the NATO Summit in Ankara Mean for Türkiye?

The 2026 NATO Summit will be held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on July 7–8, 2026.

Defense

Europe’s Security Crisis Is Making Türkiye Indispensable

A new analysis published by IRIS, one of France’s leading think tanks, argues that, in the face of the European Union’s structural shortcomings in the field of defense, Türkiye should no longer be viewed merely as a neighbor or a NATO ally, but as a potential strategic partner.

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Europe

Why Is the War in Ukraine Still Not Ending?

After more than four years of conflict, hundreds of thousands of military casualties, millions of refugees, devastated cities, and dozens of diplomatic initiatives, the Russia-Ukraine war has still not reached a conclusion.

Defense

From Frontline State to Strategic Power: Türkiye’s 74-Year Rise Within NATO

Since its creation at the height of the Cold War, NATO has weathered countless crises, conflicts, and geopolitical transformations.

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Diplomacy

“Partner to Be Contained”: Europe’s Dilemma Over Türkiye

Ursula von der Leyen’s reference to Türkiye alongside Russia and China as one of the powers whose influence should be limited has reignited a long-standing debate within the European Union: what should Europe do with Türkiye?