The NATO Summit in Turkey was characterised by a commitment to Ukraine, increased investment in defence and a boost to industrial production. Maria Isabel Tavares, a lecturer at the Catholic University and an expert in international law, argues that the Europeanisation of defence requires a more cohesive strategy that is less dependent on the US.
The NATO Summit took place on 7 and 8 July in the city of Ankara, Turkey, bringing together world leaders to discuss the next steps for the Atlantic Alliance. Highlights included multi-million contracts for the purchase of military equipment and the intention to prioritise European production, unwavering support for Ukraine amounting to 70 billion euros, and the reinforcement of Article 5, which guarantees the Atlantic Alliance’s support in the event of an attack on any of its 32 member states.
However, the meeting was not without tension, with Trump pressing European partners to shoulder a greater share of the Alliance’s costs. He criticised the lack of support for US operations against Iran and reignited unease surrounding his claims to Greenland.
An article by Professor Maria Isabel Tavares.
