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 on May 5, 2025
Centre for Applied Turkey Studies
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Türkiye and the WorldTürkiye has been a key NATO ally for over 70 years and a noteworthy defense and security partner for the United States ever since, despite an often colorful bilateral relationship. Today, Turkish-U.S. relations are under strain as a result of numerous factors. This initiative aims to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in this longstanding and important relationship, with a view to making policy recommendations that would serve the shared interests of both Türkiye and the United States.
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