Ukraine war boosts Erdogan's 'new Atlanticism,' but for how long?
Turkey’s westward focus may complicate, or complement, Ankara’s previous priority of Eurasia.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has swung the pendulum for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from the “Eurasianism” that ultimately lies in his heart back to Turkey’s traditional “Atlanticism.”
He and members of his Cabinet are going out of their way now to stress Ankara’s commitment to the West and the NATO alliance.
