How prepared is NATO?

Report Sep 13, 2024

A sea of opportunities: Exploring cooperation between Turkey and the West in the Black Sea

By Atlantic Council Turkey Programs

In the political sphere, the interests of Turkey and the West in the Black Sea largely overlap.
Defense Industry Defense Technologies
How prepared is NATO?

TURKEYSource Aug 28, 2024

Turkey wants to end the war in Ukraine—and might have a formula to do it

By Rich Outzen

Turkey would play a role in a cease-fire and post-war arrangement, drawing on a history of balance and deterrence in the Black Sea region.
Conflict Europe & Eurasia
How prepared is NATO?

Issue Brief Jul 8, 2024

Turkey’s emerging and disruptive technologies capacity and NATO: Defense policy, prospects, and limitations

By Can Kasapoğlu and Sine Özkaraşahin

An issue brief exploring Turkey’s defense technological ecosystem and leveraging its capabilities for the benefit of NATO.
Defense Industry Defense Policy

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Content

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

How prepared is NATO?

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Is NATO ready to respond to a possible expansion of Russian aggression to assure Europe's safety?

Central Europe Conflict

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

NATO exercises: The guarantee of Alliance security and test of readiness

By Uğur Tarçın

To ensure regional security, NATO must continue enhancing its capabilities and remain as a combat-ready force.

Central Europe Conflict

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

How NATO learns and adapts to modern warfare

By General Chris Badia

One of the main strengths of NATO is it's ability to continuously develop and improve based on the lessons learned by the complexities of modern conflicts.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

Pacing scenarios

By Rich Outzen

Here are some scenarios that NATO should be prepared for against the possibility of a generational conflict with Russia.

Central Europe Conflict

Uncategorized

Nov 21, 2024

Bakir in PRISME: Weapons of Influence, How Arms-Centric is the Turkey-GCC Countries Relationship?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

MENASource

Nov 18, 2024

Egypt-Turkey cooperation brings profound changes in ties with African countries

By Karim Mezran and Nicola Pedde

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Ankara on September 4 marked a significant turning point in Egyptian-Turkish relations.

North Africa Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 14, 2024

Pınar Dost quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine on Ankara’s reaction to Trump’s election victory and what it means for Syria
Elections Europe & Eurasia

TURKEYSource

Nov 13, 2024

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

By Serhat Güvenç

While Turkey and Europe have their own maritime strategies for the Black Sea, finding ways of cooperation is critical to counter Russia's maritime power.

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Roberts quoted in Energy Terminal on challenges facing Turkmen gas imports to Europe

By John M. Roberts

Central Asia Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Nov 8, 2024

Turkey is searching for a way out of Syria’s impasse

By Ömer Özkizilcik

Turkey has been at a standstill, which, combined with domestic political considerations, led to a reevaluation of its strategy.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia
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Experts

Fellow

Jeffrey Hovenier

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Croatian Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Ozgun Ozguven

Executive Business Owner, Ozguven

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society International Markets

Fellow

Yerevan Saeed

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Energy & Environment

Fellow

Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Expert

Defne Arslan

Senior Director, Atlantic Council In Turkey

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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