Turkey’s Strategic Value Grows After NATO Summit, Sparking Greek Concerns

After the NATO summit held in Ankara, Turkey’s foreign policy chief Ahmet Davutoğlu told Greek newspaper Ta Nea that the meeting was conducted against a backdrop of deep divisions within the alliance and highlighted the United States’ claim on Greenland as a new NATO‑related tension. He emphasized Turkey’s position as the only NATO member bordering both Iran and Ukraine, linking the Black Sea, the Caucasus, the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Greek defence outlets reported that the summit has raised Turkey’s strategic importance to the West, prompting Athens to reconsider its security strategy. One analysis noted, “Turkey’s strategic weight within the Western alliance is increasing,” and warned that Greece may need to adjust its deterrence posture in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. The coverage also mentioned President Trump’s remarks on the F‑35 programme, suggesting a possible renewal of Turkey’s participation could affect regional power balances, and noted growing European interest in Turkey’s defence industry.