Turning Towards Turkey: Why NATO Needs to Lean into Its Relationship (Rebecca Lucas, RAND Corporation)

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March 20, 2025

Scrambling to bolster defence postures, the European Union has focused on strengthening its defence industry, pouring money into domestic production and lowering barriers to collaboration. While this internal investment is critical, the European Union must also look to allies beyond its borders. And one key partner is hiding in plain sight: Turkey. In recent days and weeks, reports have been swirling that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is considering a troop contribution to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Behind the scenes, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is already urging deeper cooperation between Turkey and the European Union.

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