The NATO Summit, to be held in Ankara on July 7–8, is of historic importance in terms of the Alliance’s adaptation to the new security environment. Key objectives that have emerged in recent years, such as boosting defense and deterrence, accelerating defense industry cooperation, and supporting Ukraine, will remain priorities for the Ankara Summit. Likewise, in the face of the challenges that have intensified in transatlantic relations since the beginning of last year, strengthening political solidarity among allies and resolutely upholding the principle of collective defense will be among the critical priorities of the Ankara Summit.
29 June 2026
NATO’s Ankara Summit: Agenda and Expectations
This analysis examines the key agenda items and main expectations surrounding the 2026 Ankara NATO Summit, with a particular focus on defense, security, and transatlantic relations.
