Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Can tensions between Turkey and NATO be contained? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
For decades, Turkey’s membership in NATO was seen as a stabilizing force. The Atlantic Alliance helped both to anchor the country in the western world and to cool tensions with neighbouring Greece. But 21st century Turkey is a more assertive power. It has interests in both the Middle East and Central Asia and those may not sit comfortably with its role in the North Atlantic alliance. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Robert Hunter, Former US Ambassador to NATO Fabrice Pothier, International Institute for Strategic Studies Yusuf Alabarda, Turkish Armed Forces (Retired) –
Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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