NATO’s Ankara Summit Strengthens Transatlantic Unity but Leaves Threat Assessment Incomplete (defence24.com)

• Summit preserved transatlantic unity despite Trump’s criticism.
• Declaration identifies Russia and Iran as threats but overlooks China and hybrid warfare.
• Lack of attention to conflicts in Indo-Pacific, Africa, and Antarctica criticised.

"The NATO summit in Ankara succeeded in reaffirming transatlantic unity despite harsh rhetoric from US President Trump, but left many observers with a sense of unfulfilled expectations. The declaration emphasized burden-sharing with Europe and Canada and identified Russia and Iran as threats, yet failed to address China’s policies, hybrid threats from Russia, and conflicts in the Middle East, Indo-Pacific, Africa, and Antarctica. Analysts argue that without a comprehensive approach, NATO’s credibility and deterrence may suffer."