While allied leaders gather for NATO’s 77th Summit, the trans-Atlantic alliance confronts one of the most consequential periods in its modern history. Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, European governments accelerate rearmament, and Washington pressures for a more sustainable model of burden-sharing. At stake is not simply defense spending, but the future shape of deterrence, alliance credibility, and the balance of power in Europe.
Questions once considered theoretical about Article 5, European strategic autonomy, industrial capacity, and the durability of the U.S. commitments have moved to the center of policy debate. Meanwhile, defense budgets are rising, but capability gaps remain; political rhetoric is sharp, but alliance cohesion is being tested by strategic competition, economic strain, and shifting global priorities. How can the alliance adapt to a more contested international order while preserving the credibility that has underpinned trans-Atlantic security for decades?
Against this backdrop, Foreign Policy will be on the ground in Ankara to convene senior officials, defense leaders, and analysts for high-level, solutions-oriented discussions on NATO’s next chapter.
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