EXPLAINER – What NATO’s Ankara summit means for China

NATO summit underscores Türkiye's expanding strategic value

The NATO summit on July 7-8 marked more than just another gathering of allied leaders. It highlighted Türkiye's growing strategic importance at a time when the alliance is con...

NATO Closes Ranks Around Trump After Tense Ankara Summit Run-Up

NATO leaders wrapped up the Ankara summit with a public show of unity despite months of disagreements over defense spending, trade, Ukraine and Iran. Donald Trump portrayed the meeting as a diplomatic success, saying allies were making progress toward the alliance’s 5 defense spending target, while European leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed that the alliance had emerged stronger and more united.

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.

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara's involvement in initiatives to bolster European security.

NATO parliamentary speakers call for stronger defense, alliance unity, support for Ukraine at summit in Istanbul

NATO Parliamentary Summit stresses collective security, increased defense spending, respect for international law, democratic values and closer cooperation amid growing global threats

Nato Summit: Alliance Unveils Major Defence Deals as Türkiye Pushes for Peace

Nato leaders wrapped up their summit in Ankara with billions of dollars in new defence deals, fresh commitments to Ukraine, and a renewed focus on military readiness. Türkiye also used the summit to call for diplomacy in Ukraine and urged allies to support a two-state solution for Palestine. Hasan Abdullah reports from Ankara.

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.

NATO summit opens as new defense deals fuel militarization concerns

The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarization.

NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO’s deputy commander has said he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance.

World : NATO Summit Opens In Ankara As New Defence Deals Fuel Militarisation Concerns

ANKARA, July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday with a Defence Industry Forum, unveiling major defence industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarisation, reported Xinhua.

NATO leaders open summit in Ankara as Erdoğan calls for closer defense cooperation

Ankara, July 8 (SANA) NATO leaders opened the main session of the alliance’s 36th summit in Ankara on Wednesday, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calling for closer defense cooperation among allies and renewed efforts to advance peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Speaking at the opening session at the Presidential Complex, Erdoğan said []

NATO leaders gather in Ankara as security challenges dominate summit

ALBAWABA- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Monday for a high-level summit focused on strengthening collective defense, expanding defense-industrial cooperation, and addressing growing geopolitical challenges across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Arctic...

Six Things To Watch For As NATO Summit Kicks Off In Turkey

NATO leaders are meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for the alliances annual summit on July 7-8 in the shadow of the Iran war and American complaints that not all European allies are pulling their weight when it comes to defense spending.The expectation is that US President Donald Trump will have harsh comments for several of his European counterparts as they meet for a dinner on the first day and then an e

NATO Summit 2026: Europe and Canada now spend 4% of GDP on defence

The NATO summit, which began in Turkey on Tuesday, is focused primarily on the war in Ukraine and the alliance's requirement for members to spend 5 of their GDP on defence.

LIVE: Turkey hosts NATO summit

NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit on July 7 and 8, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz are expected to deliver speeches at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum. On the sidelines of the forum Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to deliver remarks. #nato #turkey #markrutte #natosummit #ankara #volodymyrzelenskiy #trump #eu #europe #ukraine #yasarguler #cevdetyillmaz #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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

NATO leaders to affirm ’ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders to affirm ’ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO summit opens with Trump threats: LIVE UPDATES

NATO’s annual summit has begun in Ankara, as relations between Washington and the bloc’s European members remain icy Read Full Article at RT.com

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 []

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.

Full Donald Trump NATO press conference: President addresses Iran war, tariffs and AI

President Donald Trump spoke at the annual NATO Summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. Leaders from NATO's 32 countries, plus NATO allies like Ukraine, gathered in the Turkish capital to discuss a range of issues involving spending targets, defense industrial production, and support for Ukraine, among other topics.

NATO summit promises billions for arms industry

NATO members discussed progress on increased military spending at Ankara Summit while progressives faced repression for counter-mobilizations. Ana Vračar , July 9, 2026

NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds

The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe

NATO allies now assume more security responsibilities — Pentagon

Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby says Washington wants to see NATO as an alliance of partnership, not dependency

The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense

U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities even as the American focus shifts away from its defense of Europe toward Asia. Trump has been critical of NATO’s abilities to function without American leadership [] The post The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense appeared first on Loonie Politics.

NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.