Can NATO Remain an Effective Military Force Without the U.S.?
Debates continue about NATO’s capacity to function effectively without the United States, highlighting roles of member states like Turkey and the alliance’s strategic future.

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Debates continue about NATO’s capacity to function effectively without the United States, highlighting roles of member states like Turkey and the alliance’s strategic future.
The United States’ decision to remain in NATO is driven by geostrategic necessities and the imperative to maintain the alliance’s security balance.
France and Cyprus have inked a NATO-aligned military cooperation deal that introduces a permanent French troop presence on the island.
In a significant meeting in Ankara, the Turkish Defense Minister and NATO Secretary General discussed regional security and strengthened defense collaboration.
US media reports reveal NATO command will be transferred to Turkey in 2028, marking a significant milestone in the alliance’s defense collaboration.
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Güler emphasized Turkey’s significant role as a leading country shaping NATO’s security framework.
Ankara is playing a pivotal role in shaping NATO’s strategies in the Black Sea region, emphasizing the protection of the Montreux Convention’s principles.
STM is enhancing Turkey’s position in NATO through innovative multi-domain defense technologies, strengthening interoperability and national defense capabilities.
STM, the Turkish defense technology company, will contribute its expertise to NATO’s critical information systems project, strengthening alliance-wide digital capabilities.
Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ emphasized that the interception of missiles entering Turkish airspace by NATO exposes critical deficiencies in Turkey’s own air defense capabilities.