Turkey, NATO
Turkey's 'balancing act' with BRICS may stoke NATO fears, but the West needn't be too worried, analysts say
The BRICS group, which includes countries such as Russia, China, and Iran, was formed to challenge the global power of developed Western nations.
Turkey’s Balancing Act: NATO, BRICS, and a Complex Foreign Policy
Turkey’s interest in BRICS complicates its NATO relationship but focuses more on economics than security. Controversial actions, like buying Russian defense systems, have strained Turkey’s ties with NATO.
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NATO member Turkey's bid to join BRICS: Erdogan will find it tough to balance West with East
While Turkey’s foreign policy takes an ‘oriental turn’, and the geographical location provides it all the amenities to become a rising middle-power, finding friends in East requires moving beyond just
Turkey's Role in NATO Comes Under Scrutiny
It has raised concerns over the compatibility of Turkey's membership of NATO, whose security focus is the invasion of Ukraine, with being in blocs spearheaded by Moscow carrying out the aggression. Joining the SCO "is a non-starter for a NATO country,
Turkey's Role as NATO's Geopolitical Gatekeeper: Flexibility and Independence
Turkey’s strategic location as a land bridge and Black Sea gatekeeper gives it leverage in NATO. Failed EU membership bid has led Turkey to explore alliances like BRICS, including Russia. Turkey’s flexible foreign policy leads to independent actions and occasional NATO disagreements.
NATO member Turkey forced into a balancing act with BRICS bid
Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance,
Turkey, Sweden to Hold First Security Talks Since NATO Entry, Turkish Source Says
The formation of the "Security Compact" was agreed by NATO's then-chief Jens Stoltenberg and Turkish and Swedish leaders at ...
Erdogan says Turkey will deepen ties with East while still facing West
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey would not stop deepening ties with the East, including the BRICS group ...
Outgoing Nato chief warns EU against setting up ‘competing’ force
Nato’s outgoing secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg has warned against EU defence efforts duplicating or competing with the US ...
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The World Would Be Better off Without NATO, Revisited
But NATO is in trouble. As its massive, disastrous Ukraine adventure fails, a key member, Turkey, applied to, uh, ...
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Turkey's Strategic Shift: Joining BRICS Amid Tensions with the West
Turkey's recent application to join the BRICS Plus group marks a significant shift in its foreign policy, moving away from ...
'Russian NATO' Loses Ground In Moscow's Former Backyard
Even as Russia stages a series of military drills with its allies in Central Asia, Moscow's hold over a region it considers its own backyard appears to be growing increasingly tenuous.
What does Turkey’s application to join BRICS mean?
The discussion of Turkey's possible membership of BRICS comes amid US authorisation for Ukraine to strike deep into Russia ...
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Erdogan Asserts Turkey's Commitment to East-West Balance Amid Rising BRICS and SCO Ambitions
President Erdogan has reiterated Turkey's intention to strengthen ties with both East and West, expressing interest in ...