The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) concluded its summit in Ankara on 8 July 2026 with new military commitments, renewed support for Ukraine and another affirmation of collective defense. As European allies sought to meet Washington’s demands for higher defense spending, host nation Turkey tightened security to suppress domestic dissent. Yet the summit also exposed a missed opportunity: rather than using the moment to outline a clearer path toward a Europe-led NATO, the summit largely translated increased European defense spending into new procurement commitments, many benefiting US defense manufacturers.
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