TURKEY, AN AMBIVALENT ALLY WITHIN NATO

Events that shaped the countries of the Mediterranean

An episode from the series ECHOES OF HISTORY

Synopsis

For two decades, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the president of Turkey, has reshaped the rules. Although the country is a key NATO member, it has nevertheless been engaging in a series of provocations and forming alliances with opposing forces.

From Russian missiles to Ukrainian drones and power plays in the Mediterranean, Ankara is blurring the lines and has become an unpredictable partner for the West.