NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, addresses democratic concerns

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NATO held a summit in Ankara, Turkey, amid concerns over democratic backsliding and the country's past military influence. The summit's location in Ankara is symbolically unfortunate due to President Erdoğan's recent attacks on democracy, including the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor and legal actions against opposition parties. Ankara's history as the capital of modern Turkey, established after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and embracing European modernity, adds a layer of context to the summit's setting.


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