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Turkey’s Role in Consolidating European Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Any redesign of the European security architecture would need to consider multiple challenges including the role of Turkey, which is a pivotal and militarily-capable NATO ally. 

by Alper Coşkun
published by
Centre for Applied Turkey Studies
 on May 5, 2025
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