Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenged NATO's stance during its 75th anniversary meeting, advocating for rational dissent and sustainable policies. He criticized the handling of Ukraine, terrorism, and Gaza, calling for NATO to embrace a multipolar world order. Erdogan's position underscores Turkey's national interests and reflects a broader global trend.
During NATO's 75th anniversary meeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungarian Prime Minister
Viktor Orban openly criticized NATO's current direction.
Erdogan, in statements to Newsweek, emphasized NATO pursuing sustainable and sensible solutions, signaling rejection of a perpetual war strategy in Ukraine.
He pointed out Western failures in combating terrorism, maintaining neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, and condemning the civilian losses in Gaza attributed to Israeli actions.
Erdogan also highlighted the far-right rise in the EU and called for NATO to adapt to a multipolar world order, signaling Turkey's commitment to national interests over ideological conformity.
These critiques reflect broader Turkish public opinion and a global trend towards multipolarity.