NATO Summit

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.

Interviews & Analysis

“The World Will Witness Türkiye’s Rising Power”

On July 6, 2026, I shared my analysis with TGRT Haber on the NATO Summit held in Ankara.

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.

OPINION

Is Erdoğan the Real Winner of the Iran War?

One of the most widely debated questions in the aftermath of the war between Iran and Israel was this: Who is the real winner of the conflict?

In the media

‘Türkiye Could Return to the F-35 Programme’: Expert Explains

International relations expert Öznur Küçüker Sirene said that Türkiye’s return to the F-35 programme could come onto the agenda at the NATO Summit.The recent wars in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine have reshaped the global balance of power.

Interviews & Analysis

“The Good News on the F-35s Will Come at NATO”

On June 21, 2026, I assessed for Türkiye Gazetesi the record drone attack on Moscow, the fragile ceasefire on the Iran–Israel line and the G7 Summit.

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

Erdogan Aims to Raise Türkiye’s International Profile

Erdogan is seeking to rebuild Türkiye not merely as a regional power, but as a global hub at the intersection of energy, defense and diplomacy.

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