Once NATO's most reluctant member, Turkey hosts this week's summit in Ankara as wars in Ukraine and Iran — and Erdoğan's ties to President Trump — make it one of the alliance's most indispensable.
The Summit takes place July 7th & 8th, 2026.
“Turkey’s economy and security remain firmly anchored to Europe and the United States, as has been true for decades. Erdoğan sought to find an alternative by building a close relationship with Russia — but reality has now brought Turkey back.”
