Turkey's Diplomatic Realignment

This chapter explores Turkey's shifting foreign policy under President Erdogan, focusing on improved relations with the West, including support for Sweden's NATO bid and military cooperation with the U.S. It examines the economic motivations behind these changes and the skepticism from European diplomats regarding true alignment due to Turkey's domestic challenges. The chapter also discusses Turkey’s evolving stance on global issues, particularly its approach to Ukraine and its complex relationships with Russia.