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How Türkiye went from problem child to power broker in NATO
Ankara used the summit to prove it can deliver what others cannot: access, leverage, and channels to Trump, Damascus and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
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Daily Sabah
· Jul 9, 2026
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...
POLITICO
· Jul 10, 2026
Week Ender: Why Europe can’t avoid Erdogan
This week, NATO leaders gathered in Ankara — giving President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a powerful stage at a moment when Turkey’s strategic value to Europe is rising. Sarah Wheaton speaks to Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, about Erdoğan’s moment at this week’s NATO summit, Turkey’s complicated relationship with Europe and the United []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO summit ends with new pledges: US President Trump renews commitment, backs Ukraine
The NATO summit in Ankara ended with pledges including a US move to license Patriot missile production for Ukraine, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed commitment to the alliance. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Ankara, Turkey. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #NatoSummit #Ankara #UkraineSupport #PatriotMissiles #DefenceSpending #DonaldTrump #IranTensions #Turkiye #F35Jets #RussiaUkraineTalks #AlJazeeraEnglish
TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
Europe Is Turning to Türkiye for Defence and Security
As NATO members boost their defence spending, Türkiye is emerging as a key partner with one of the alliance's largest armies and a rapidly growing defence industry. From drone and warship exports to counterterrorism, energy security and Black Sea co-operation, European governments are deepening ties with Ankara. This comes as the United States’ long-term commitment appears uncertain. Victoria Innes examines why Türkiye is becoming an increasingly important player in Europe's defence strategy.
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Erdogan Meets NATO Leaders in Ankara | Turkey and UK Sign Defence Pact Amid Security Talks | Dawn
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with NATO leaders as Turkey and the United Kingdom signed a new defence cooperation pact aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regional security. The meetings focused on NATO priorities, defence partnerships, and evolving geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Middle East. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #erdoğan #turkey #unitedkingdom #nato #defence #europeansecurity #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Al-Monitor
· Jun 30, 2026
Exclusive-Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing
By Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - NATO is adjusting to a shifting security landscape and the United States is not seeking to leave the alliance, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler told Reuters ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara next week.Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7-8, amid tensions within the alliance over burden-sharing, defence spending, and U.S. complaints about allies' lack of involvement in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Related coverage for "How Türkiye went from problem child to power broker in NATO": Daily Sabah — NATO summit underscores Türkiye's expanding strategic value. POLITICO — Week Ender: Why Europe can’t avoid Erdogan. Al Jazeera English — NATO summit ends with new pledges: US President Trump renews commitment, backs Ukraine. TRT World — Europe Is Turning to Türkiye for Defence and Security. DawnNews English — Erdogan Meets NATO Leaders in Ankara | Turkey and UK Sign Defence Pact Amid Security Talks | Dawn. Al-Monitor — Exclusive-Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing