Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital of Ankara ahead of July's NATO summit

Ankara summit: NATO’s make-or-break moment

After a 22-year hiatus, the leaders of NATO member states are once again convening in Türkiye. The Ankara summit is poised to be one of the most critical turning points in NATO’s 7...

Why the Indo-Pacific might be on the back burner at the Nato summit

Nato’s 32 member states will convene in the Turkish capital this week for an annual summit expected to be dominated by efforts to secure a fragile peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, with Indo-Pacific issues taking a back seat. Analysts said the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as Washington’s push for European allies to raise defence spending, could diminish discussion about the security alliance’s cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners, despite the Nato chief’s warnings about China’s...

Donald Trump's awkward 'Addams Family' photo with NATO allies ridiculed by expert

The allies, which make up the world's most powerful military alliance, are in Ankara, Turkey, amid a number of bizarre threats from Donald Trump including over Greenland

NATO at "strategic turning point": What awaits alliance in Ankara?

The upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara is shaping up to be far more than another gathering focused on defense budgets. As leaders of all 32 member states prepare to convene in Türkiye on July 7-8, the alliance finds itself navigating one of the most complex strategic environments since the end of the Cold War. Former general says NATO's future will be tested in Ankara

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇹🇷 President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.

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NATO summit LIVE: Leaders attend meeting in Turkey

Watch live as U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders meet on the second day of their summit in Ankara, Turkey. #nato #turkey #live

Ankara prepares to host Nato leaders summit

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‘Taking stock’

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Turkey tightens security ahead of NATO summit

Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. On July 7–8, leaders from all 32 member states are expected convene in the Turkish capital, [] The post Turkey tightens security ahead of NATO summit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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.

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.

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

Official Program Released for Ankara NATO Summit

The NATO press service has published the official program for the July 7-8 summit in Ankara, Turkey. The schedule includes a Defense Industry Forum, a joint statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky, and high-level council meetings. Summit preparations have been accompanied by extensive security measures in the Turkish capital, including the detention of over 200 individuals and restricted media access, prompting domestic criticism.

Trump should never trust Erdogan again

As President Donald Trump arrives in Ankara for the NATO summit, Turkey is once again presenting itself as an indispensable ally deserving of Washington’s trust. The timing is no accident. Reports that the administration may ease sanctions, reopen defense cooperation, and explore a path for Turkey’s return to advanced U.S. weapons programs have created new []

Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them

President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges.

Stop Mourning the Old NATO. Build the New One.

Turkey prepares for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7 and 8. —Omer Taha Cetin-Anadolu via Getty Images Is Europe capable of securing itself? That is the singular question NATO leaders gathering in Ankara, the Turkish capital, for a crucial summit on July 7 and 8, will have to confront. President Donald Trump []

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.

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

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

Trump Praises Turkey’s Erdogan For His Friendship, Highlighting Frustration With Allies

WASHINGTON — The only reason President Donald Trump is in Ankara, Turkey, for the NATO summit is his friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. That’s according to the president himself, who told reporters ahead of his visit, “If the summit was not taking place in Türkiye, I don’t think I would have gone to ...

Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment

President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are set to gather in Turkey for a critical two-day summit, meeting with allies on Iran, Ukraine and other critical foreign policy challenges. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY from Ankara.

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.

Turkey hosts 2026 NATO Summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The 2026 NATO summit got underway in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and several partner countries for high-level discussions over the next two days.

Turkish President Erdogan receives Montenegro's Prime Minister Spajic

Meeting takes place in Ankara in wake of 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by Türkiye

[Video] NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.

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Anti-NATO protesters clash with Turkish police

Anti-NATO protesters and police clashed on the streets of Ankara as leaders began arriving for a summit. #nato #protest #turkey #police

Trump Won Big Spending Promises From NATO Last Year. This Week In Turkey, He'll Try To Enforce Them

President Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.

Fidan: Ankara NATO summit to strengthen alliance’s response to emerging challenges

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the Euro-Atlantic security environment in the coming years and help the alliance adapt its structures to emerging challenges. In a post on X ahead of the 36th NATO summit, which opened in Ankara on Tuesday and will []

Trump to head to Turkey for NATO summit amid strained relations

NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Turkey later this week. The United States has had a strained relationship with some of its allies since the Trump administration's involvement in the Middle East. Mr Trump’s trip comes as the US wraps up monumental celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.

Can Trump’s NATO visit reset U.S.-Turkey ties?

Turkey emerged as one of the biggest diplomatic winners from the NATO summit in Ankara after President Donald Trump lavished praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, promised to lift U.S. sanctions and signalled openness to restoring Turkey’s access to the F-35 fighter jet programme. The public display of warmth contrasted sharply with Trump’s criticism [] The post Can Trump’s NATO visit reset U.S.-Turkey ties? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Considers F-35 Sales

Trump announced on Tuesday at the NATO summit in Ankara that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 fighter jets. Trump made the comment following a lavish state dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whom he praised as a “great leader.” The mayor of Istanbul and other Turkish politicians, civil society figures and journalists remain jailed on politically motivated charges. “Here in Ankara, and in Turkey more broadly, this NATO summit is not taking place in a climate of freedom. We saw, in the two weeks leading up to this summit happening, authorities in Ankara arrested over 200 people in dawn raids,” says Ruth Michaelson, a journalist based in Istanbul. “There has also been a protest ban enforced in Ankara, and that is a protest ban that extends even to leafleting.” Repression from the Turkish state has not been addressed during the summit; instead, “something that we’ve been hearing throughout the summit is that Turkey has this indispensable place in NATO,” says Michaelson.