Turkish foreign policy in general has already been involved before war in Ukraine with aspirations to enhance Türkiye's strategic autonomy. That has involved reaching out to non-Western powers like Russia and China, and diversifying Türkiye's relationships with other geographies, particularly in Africa.So, that's already a well-entrenched trend that had even begun before Trump's election, before the crisis in European security that I had referred to. Now, in addition to that, after the Ukraine war and the disconnect between the United States and Europe, this has essentially presented a new window of opportunity for Türkiye, because Türkiye remains one of the most capable NATO partners in terms of military capabilities and deterrence. And now, that ability has become strategic leverage for Türkiye in its relations with other European countries.
EDAM Director Sinan Ülgen shares his views with Ukrinform on Türkiye’s willingness to act as a security guarantor for Ukraine and to contribute to European security.
