“The display of soft power that characterised the NATO Summit held in Ankara a few days ago sparked a debate about how much stronger Turkey has become following its conclusion. The wide range of assessments is often linked to the frequently emotional nature of approaches to Turkey’s relationship with the Western world.” By Ioannis N. Grigoriadis, Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and Head of the Turkey Programme.

 

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Publication: 22/07/2026 TA NEA
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Ioannis N. Grigoriadis Senior Research Fellow, Head, Turkey Programme; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies