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Nato’s Ankara summit was a pantomime – serious leaders saying absurd things

The alliance avoided disaster in the Turkish capital - but it is becoming increasingly irrelevant, writes Edward Lucas.
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Die Welt
· Jul 11, 2026
Und dann kam Trump raus und sagte: „Alle lieben mich. Ich liebe alle“
Erst Chaos, dann plötzlich große Harmonie: Der Nato-Gipfel in Ankara war eine diplomatische Achterbahnfahrt. Politico“-Korrespondentin Dasha Burns hat das Treffen hinter den Kulissen erlebt. Ein Moment hat sie besonders überrascht.
Ta Nea
· Jul 6, 2026
Τώρα χωρίζουν οι δρόμοι ΗΠΑ και Ευρώπης
Ανεξαρτήτως της όποιας «πολιτικής χορογραφίας» λάβει η Σύνοδος Κορυφής του ΝΑΤΟ στην Άγκυρα, ακόμα και αν η Συμμαχία κατάφερνε να εκπέμψει εντελώς διαφορετική εικόνα από εκείνη που επί μήνες προαναγγέλλεται, η ουσία δεν θα αλλάξει: στην πραγματικότητα, δεν πρόκειται για Σύνοδο, μα για ένα ιδιότυπο μνημόσυνο. Μνημόσυνο που δεν θα αφορά τον τύπο, δηλαδή αποχωρήσεις, []
Berlingske
· Jul 7, 2026
De håber på et »kedeligt« NATO-topmøde. Men Trumps humør kan ændre alt – og Grønland spøger i kulissen
Analyse: De allierede håber på et »lidt kedeligt« topmøde i Ankara - uden overraskelser. Men sandheden er, at ingen ved, hvad det er for en udgave af Trump, vi får at se. Krisen om Grønland spøger allerede nu i kulissen.
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...
Blic.rs
· Jul 8, 2026
GEOPOLITIČKI TRILER SE UPRAVO ODVIJA NA NATO SAMITU! Tramp režira dramatičnu predstavu u Ankari, svađa se sa svima redom: "Tek ću da iznesem šta imam!" (FOTO, VIDEO)
NATO samit u Ankari pretvorio se u pravi diplomatski i geopolitički triler, u potpunosti u režiji Donalda Trampa. Samit je došao u izuzetno napetom trenutku, praćen eskalacijom sukoba sa Iranom, Trampovim otvorenim prozivanjem evropskih saveznika i njegovim specifičnim, često kontroverznim ponašanjem na mrežama.
N1 Bosnia
· Jul 3, 2026
Ekskluzivno za N1 Camille Grand: Trumpove kritike su neopravdane, Evropa više ne štedi na odbrani
Uoči predstojećeg NATO samita u Ankari, koji se održava u sjeni petogodišnjeg rata u Ukrajini i političkih neizvjesnosti s obje strane Atlantika, bivš
Tagesschau
· Jul 8, 2026
Die zentralen Punkte der NATO-Erklärung
Trotz anhaltender Spannungen zwischen den USA und anderen NATO-Partnern kam es beim Gipfel in Ankara nicht zum großen Bruch. Präsident Trump trug die Gipfelerklärung mit. Die fünf zentralen Punkte des Dokuments.
Vedomosti
· Jul 7, 2026
CNN: Трамп отправился на саммит НАТО в «скверном настроении»
CNN: Трамп отправился на саммит НАТО в «скверном настроении»
la Repubblica
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump, nuovo attacco a Meloni: posta un meme che invoca un “ordine restrittivo”
Il post compare alla vigilia del vertice Nato, in programma a Ankara il 7 e 8 luglio
Libero Quotidiano
· Jul 8, 2026
Meloni a vertice Nato: Con Trump confronto molto positivo, ma ormai lo dico in punta di piedi
Meloni a vertice Nato: Con Trump confronto molto positivo, ma ormai lo dico in punta di piedi
Zeit
· Jul 5, 2026
Bündnis in der Krise: Nato-Gipfel mit Trump: Unterwerfung oder klare Kante?
Bündnis in der Krise: Nato-Gipfel mit Trump: Unterwerfung oder klare Kante?
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 8, 2026
NATO leaders gathered for summit: The commemorative photo
The summit agenda in Ankara is packed, with developments in Ukraine and Iran, as well as member states’ defence spending, expected to dominate discussions The post NATO leaders gathered for summit: The commemorative photo appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Iltalehti
· Jul 2, 2026
Vieraskynä: Ankaran huippukokous on Euroopan viimeinen herätys
Kun Naton päämiehet kokoontuvat Ankaraan, huomio kiinnittyy puolustusmenoihin, Donald Trumpiin ja siihen, pysyykö liittokunta yhtenäisenä, kirjoittaa ulko- ja turvallisuuspolitiikan asiantuntija Henri Vanhanen. Todellisuudessa heinäkuun huippukokouksessa on kyse pintakuohuntaa isommista asioista. Nato ei ole hajoamassa, mutta täysin kiistatta muuttumassa ja juuri tämä muutos on Euroopan turvallisuuden kannalta tärkeämpi kuin yksikään yksittäinen julkilausuma. Yhdysvaltain nykyistä ajattelua kuvataan Washingtonissa yhä useammin Nato 3.0:ksi. Sen mukaan Yhdysvallat haluaa säilyttää ydinpelotteensa ja osan kriittisistä suorituskyvyistään Euroopan tukena, mutta Euroopan on otettava ensisijainen vastuu oman maanosansa tavanomaisesta puolustuksesta.
Haberler
· Jul 5, 2026
NATO Zirvesi neden önemli, Ankara'da hangi kararlar alınabilir?
Yarın Ankara'da başlayacak iki günlük NATO Zirvesi, ittifakın ABD yönetimiyle yaşadığı gerginlikler ve uluslararası jeopolitik krizler nedeniyle tarihin en önemli toplantılarından biri olarak görülüyor. Zirve, Avrupa güvenlik mimarisini değiştirebilecek kararlara sahne olabilir.
Dnevnik
· Jul 6, 2026
НАТО ще обсъди колективната сигурност и помощта за Украйна в Анкара
При засилени мерки за сигурност в Анкара на 7 юли започва двудневния форум на НАТО. На срещата на върха ще бъде обсъдена сигурността на Европа и ангажиментите на САЩ и страните от ЕС за колективната отбрана според чл. 5 от Договора на НАТО....
WirtschaftsWoche
· Jul 8, 2026
Bündnistreffen in der Türkei: Die fünf wichtigsten Punkte der Nato-Erklärung von Ankara
Der Gipfel war nach außen vom Ärger Donald Trumps über seine europäischen Verbündeten geprägt. Trotzdem verabschiedeten die Nato-Staaten eine gemeinsame Erklärung.
القدس العربي
· Jul 7, 2026
في نذالة أوروبا أمام أمريكا
نكتب هذه الأسطر صبيحة يوم انعقاد قمة الحلف الأطلسي (الناتو) في أنقرة، ذلك أن معالم هذه القمة معروفة سلفاً. والحال أن خير مرآة لحالة الحالف الراهنة، أو بالأحرى حالة العلاقة بين الولايات المتحدة وحلفائها الأوروبيين، إنما هي شخصية الأمين العام الراهن للحلف، الهولندي مارك روته، الذي تولّى رئاسة وزراء بلاده قبل تعيينه في منصبه الحالي []
Notizie Geopolitiche
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO 3.0, l’Alleanza che cambia pelle
di Giuseppe Gagliano – Il vertice di Ankara segna una svolta che sarebbe ingenuo liquidare come l’ennesima riunione rituale dell’Alleanza Atlantica, fosse anche per la ripartizione delle spese militari. La NATO che uscì dal 1949 come architettura militare della Guerra fredda e quella che si allargò dopo il crollo dell’Unione Sovietica per inglobare l’Europa centro-orientale []
KURIER.at
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump über NATO-Gipfel: „Großartiges Treffen“ voller „Liebe und Eintracht“
Europa und Kanada wollen mehr Verantwortung im Bündnis übernehmen.
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.
Süddeutsche Zeitung
· Jul 8, 2026
Treffen in Ankara: Mette Frederiksen zu Trumps Grönland-Forderung: „Werden das Königreich Dänemark verteidigen“
Die Europäer wollen einen harmonischen Nato-Gipfel in Ankara, bei dem der US-Präsident sieht, wie viel Geld sie inzwischen in ihre Verteidigung investieren. Dann aber flammt der Grönland-Streit wieder auf.
La Stampa
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump, l’ultimo schiaffo a Meloni: “Deve stare lontano da me”
Il presidente americano su Truth: «Serve un ordine restrittivo». Vuole evitare foto con la premier al vertice Nato. Sale la tensione alla vigilia del summit di Ankara. Il governo alla prova dell’aumento delle spese militari
Postimees
· Jul 6, 2026
POSTIMEES ANKARAS ⟩ Tippkohtumine jõudis taas riiki, kus Eesti esimest korda NATO täisliikmena osales
Postimees vahendab otseblogina Ankarast seal 7.-8. juulil toimuvat NATO tippkohtumist, kus Türgi võõrustab liitlaskonda eesotsas USA presidendi Donald Trumpiga.
AlQahera News - القاهرة الإخبارية
· Jul 8, 2026
انطلاق أعمال قمة الناتو في أنقرة
انطلاق أعمال قمة الناتو في أنقرة #تابع_سوشيال_القاهرة #القاهرة_الإخبارية
Denník N
· Jul 10, 2026
Svetový newsfilter: Putin má štyri možnosti, ako eskalovať vojnu na Ukrajine, ale žiadna preňho nie je dobrá, píše vplyvný komentátor
Správy spracovali Tomáš Čorej a Mirek Tóda Dobrý deň, európski lídri dúfali, že tohtoročný samit NATO bude čo najviac nudný. Veľvyslanci ešte pred schôdzkou schválili uznesenie o rešpektovaní článku 5, podľa ktorého je útok na jednu členskú krajinu útokom na všetkých. Na stredajšom zasadnutí Aliancie sa následne lídri zaviazali ďalej pomáhať Ukrajine a označili Rusko za dlhodobú hrozbu. []
15min.lt
· Jul 11, 2026
Analitikas: Trumpas turėtų pasinaudoti šia reta proga
Šią savaitę Ankaroje vykęs NATO viršūnių susitikimas gali tapti lūžio tašku tiek Ukrainai, tiek JAV prezidentui Donaldui Trumpui. Taip susitikimo rezultatus vertina analitinio centro Atlantic Council“ prezidentas ir generalinis direktorius Frederickas Kempe.
Lenta.ru
· Jul 8, 2026
Оглашены итоги саммита НАТО в Анкаре
Оглашены итоги саммита НАТО в Анкаре
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 []
FOCUS
· Jul 8, 2026
Update am Abend: 19.00 Uhr: Amoklage Schongau + Trump sorgt für Nato-Gipfel-Zoff
Update am Abend: 19.00 Uhr: Amoklage Schongau + Trump sorgt für Nato-Gipfel-Zoff
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.
Frankfurter Rundschau
· Jul 7, 2026
„Trump hat sich verkalkuliert“: Experte sieht NATO-Gipfel als Bewährungsprobe für Europas neue Rolle
Der 36. NATO-Gipfel in Ankara findet in einer angespannten Lage statt. Experte Rotmann ordnet ein, was das Treffen für Trump, Europa und die Ukraine bedeutet.
NewsInEnglish.no
· Jul 10, 2026
Prospects rise for NATO, and football
NEWS ANALYSIS: Neither Donald Trump nor nagging conflicts ruined NATO’s summit in Ankara this week. Founding NATO members Norway and England also faced a major standoff at the World Cup during the weekend, but their prime ministers were smiling even after the UK was left out of a new Norwegian-initiated alliance within NATO. Norway’s Jonas []
Delfi ziņas
· Jul 3, 2026
NATO samitā runās par pieaugošo Eiropas atbildību drošības jomā
NATO samitā Ankarā, kas notiks 6.un 7. jūlijā, viens no galvenajiem dominējošajiem tematiem būs nevis atbildības sadalīšana, bet tās pārnese, starptautiskās domnīcas Eiropas Ārlietu padome preses brīfingā par gaidāmo samitu prognozēja Varšavas centra vadītāja vietniece Marta Prohivča-Janovska un pētniece Ulrike Franke.
Digi24
· Jun 26, 2026
UE vrea autonomie în materie de securitate: de ce rămâne un spectator pe scena marilor decizii. Ce a arătat cu adevărat summitul G7
Summitul G7 de la Evian, desfășurat în perioada 15-17 iunie, este revelator nu atât pentru ceea ce s-a convenit, cât pentru ceea ce a scos la iveală cu privire la situația actuală dintre europeni și relația acestora cu SUA. În ciuda întregii coregrafii și a demonstrațiilor de unitate, summitul a fost, în mare parte, o punere în scenă. A fost o încercare de a ascunde ceea ce devine din ce în ce mai evident: multe dintre cele mai importante probleme internaționale sunt acum decise fără UE. Bruxellesul este acum, în cel mai bun caz, un spectator informat, se arată într-o analiză publicată de The Conversation.
AzerNews
· Jul 7, 2026
How NATO Summit in Ankara redefines Ukraine's role in European security
The 36th NATO Summit in Ankara marks a fundamental paradigm shift in the geopolitical architecture of the Euro-Atlantic alliance, one that moves past the predictable rhetoric of transatlantic solidarity to address a messy, multi-polar reality. While mainstream commentary remains hyper-focused on the high-stakes bilateral diplomacy playing out in the corridors of the Presidential Complex, the true structural evolution of this summit lies embedded within the text of its declarations.
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
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