EDAM Chairman and (R) Ambassador Tacan İldem contributed to the European Policy Centre’s compendium, “Countdown to the NATO Summit in Ankara: Priorities and Expectations in 2026.” Published ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara on 7–8 July, the compendium brings together leading experts to assess the Alliance’s key challenges, strategic priorities, and expectations for the summit. Ambassador İldem’s contribution offers timely insights into NATO’s evolving agenda and Türkiye’s role within the Alliance.