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Can NATO allies avoid a clash with Trump in Ankara?
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POLITICO
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation
Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara wird von einem schlecht gelaunten Donald Trump überschattet, der alte Grönland-Forderungen auspackt und Drohungen alle US-Truppen aus Europa abzuziehen. Gordon Repinski berichtet aus der Türkei, wie Friedrich Merz versucht, den unberechenbaren US-Präsidenten zu besänftigen. Auch das heutige Treffen zwischen Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj steht unter äußerst angespannten Vorzeichen, berichtet Hans von []
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage
With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a gift for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program The post NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump set to challenge NATO allies over defence and Iran
US President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO Summit, where discussions are expected to focus on defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war. The US President is also likely to voice his frustrations at European allies for failing to back America during its war with Iran. He kicked off the NATO summit with a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit
President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism
The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
TRT World
· Jul 3, 2026
Nato allies Türkiye and US reaffirm long-standing partnership
As Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit to address global security challenges, diplomatic relations are once again in focus. Over the years, the Turkish and US presidents have remained in contact during regional crises, discussing issues from Syria and Iran to broader security concerns. Supporters of Ankara's diplomatic approach say its ability to engage both Washington and regional actors gives it a unique role during times of instability. Asli Atbas reports.
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Related coverage for "Can NATO allies avoid a clash with Trump in Ankara?": POLITICO — Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation. Proto Thema - English — NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage. Sky News Australia — Trump set to challenge NATO allies over defence and Iran. Off The Press — Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit. Modern Diplomacy — Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. TRT World — Nato allies Türkiye and US reaffirm long-standing partnership