ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to leverage the NATO summit to burnish his international credentials, analysts say, despite mounting scrutiny over a domestic crackdown on political opponents ahead of a presidential election. Hosting the July 7-8 summit offers Ankara a chance to underscore Turkiye’s role as a pivotal regional power and an intermediary between the United States and Europe, as geopolitical tensions rise.

Evolving into a popular venue for international events, particularly summits, Türkiye takes every opportunity for self-promotion on the side. The upcoming...

Türkiye is positioned as a key intermediary not only between Moscow and Kyiv, but the whole NATO bloc

Turkey must be included in all of Europe’s defense and security structures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, a week ahead of a key NATO summit

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…

At issue is Istanbul's access to an EU initiative; Turkish defence industry has been hit by US sanctions in recent years.

Erdogan urges Turkey's inclusion in European security structures and removal of NATO trade barriers ahead of the upcoming summit.

Ankara’s contributions to Europe's security are “overlooked,” Turkey's president said

Turkey is getting ready to host the Nato summit in Ankara on 7 and 8 July.

NATO’s Ankara Summit tests alliance unity while spotlighting Türkiye’s rising strategic role

The summit in the Turkish capital tests whether NATO can renew its unity, adapt to new threats, and fully recognize Türkiye’s strategic role

DUBAI: Turkiye is preparing for next week’s NATO summit with heightened security measures across Ankara, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to use the gathering to reinforce…

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to leverage the NATO summit to burnish his international credentials, analysts say, despite mounting scrutiny over a…

Turkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings