Turkey Takes Center Stage: What the NATO Summit Means for Global Security As the leaders of NATO's 32 member states converge on Ankara, Turkey, for two days of high stakes talks, it is clear that this summit is about more than just defense spending and arms procurement.
The real story here is Turkey's growing influence within the alliance, and what that means for global security in an increasingly treacherous world.
For years, Turkey has been a key player in NATO's Eastern European operations, providing strategic military bases and logistical support to its allies.