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Trump and Erdogan Rekindle NATO Ties | Wilmington News

Trump’s unexpected pivot toward Turkey at the NATO summit signals a major reset in U.S.-Turkey relations, fueled by personal rapport with Erdoğan and Turkey’s rising strategic value. Once sidelined over F-35 exit and S-400 purchases, Turkey now stands as NATO’s indispensable partner — with the second-largest military, control of critical waterways, and a frontline role in countering Russia and Iran. Despite lingering concerns over Turkey’s shifting alliances and controversial policies, its geopolitical clout — especially in Ukraine and Syria — makes it impossible to ignore. The alliance is…

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