Turkey has frequently generated concern among Western analysts regarding its alignment with the United States and Europe over the past two and a half decades. These anxieties first arose in 2003 when the Turkish parliament voted against granting U.S. forces access to Turkish territory for the invasion of Iraq.
Similar worries resurfaced in 2010, following Turkey's vote against increased UN sanctions on Iran. The warnings became particularly urgent in 2017, after Ankara purchased the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, which significantly heightened fears that NATO’s second-largest military power was developing closer ties with the alliance’s chief adversary. This recurring pattern of Turkish actions has consistently fueled speculation about the West "losing" Turkey, despite its long-standing membership in NATO. The article introduces this historical context to frame a discussion about a potential "quiet realignment" currently underway, suggesting a shift away from Russia and back towards NATO.
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