BLUF
The NATO nations have renewed defence ties, driven by European security pressures. Despite regional disagreements, deeper cooperation in defence, industry, and NATO could strengthen European military capacity, support Ukraine, and improve alliance cohesion.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the factors driving closer defence cooperation between France and Turkey, including the impact of the war in Ukraine, changing European security priorities, and uncertainty surrounding future US security commitments.
- Assess Turkey’s strategic importance to European and NATO security, considering its military capabilities, geographic position, and growing defence-industrial capacity.
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of France-Turkey cooperation within NATO, including defence-industrial collaboration, regional disputes, and the implications for European defence and alliance cohesion.
