NATO - caught in Erdogan's trap?  | To The Point

Turkey has the secondlargest army inNATO, is rapidly expanding its  defense industry, and is steadily seeking to increase its global geopolitical  influence. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presents Turkey as an indispensable ally to the Westbut at the sametime pursues an increasingly  independent foreign policy, building alliances far beyond the NATO  framework. 

From combat-proven drones exported worldwide to strategic interventions in key conflict regions, Ankara has become a crucial power broker on the global stage. But internally, criticism is growing:  opposition figures face pressure, democratic institutions are weakened, and press freedoms continue to decline. 

So where does Turkey truly stand today? 

01:45 How important is Turkey as a military and diplomatic power? 03:00 What role does Turkey play within NATO? 04:20 Turkey is a difficult but reliable partner for NATO 05:20 Video: President Erdogan's tight grip on Turkey 06:40 Erdogan: all-powerful but unpopular 09:30 Was NATO ever a values-based alliance? 12:20 Why does NATO shy away from criticizing Turkey over its human rights record? 14:20 How much political capital can Erdogan gain from hosting the NATO summit? 17:00 What is the relationship between Erdogan and Trump? 21:20 The right way for NATO to deal with Trump or Erdogan: speaking out! 24:00 What kind of alternative partners is Erdogan looking for?

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