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Canada's foreign minister calls NATO summit in Ankara 'highly anticipated'
'We will be together not only to grow our bilateral relationship but our relationship on defense and security matters' at summit, says Anita Anand
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B92.net
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO Summit gets underway
The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
AzerNews
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 36th summit
The 36th NATO Summit officially opens today, July 7, in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, bringing together heads of state and government from across the Alliance for two days of high-level discussions on security and defense, AzerNEWS reports.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 2, 2026
NATO Next
NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.
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.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 6, 2026
Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect
By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayBRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran warand Greenland.The U.S.. president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the U.S. military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance.Here is what you need to know about the summit:
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
Why tension looms over Trump's trip to the NATO summit
President Trump attends the NATO summit this week, despite rising tension with the alliance in recent months. CNN's @kristenh20 reports.
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Related coverage for "Canada's foreign minister calls NATO summit in Ankara 'highly anticipated'": B92.net — NATO Summit gets underway. AzerNews — NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 36th summit. Kyiv Post — NATO Next. Modern Diplomacy — Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. Al-Monitor — Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect. CNN — Why tension looms over Trump's trip to the NATO summit