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NATO Summit Debrief: What Comes Next After Ankara?

Virtual EVENT

Ambassador Julianne Smith, General Christopher Cavoli, and Leslie Vinjamuri analyze the outcomes of this summer's NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, depart a photo opportunity at the State Department on April 8, 2026.

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Past Events

What Comes Next for Hungary after a Historic Election?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rapid Response

Alexander Cooley, Armida van Rij, and Leslie Vinjamuri analyze the election results from Hungary and Viktor Orbán's stunning defeat.

Apr 14

Péter Magyar waves a Hungarian flag after winning the parliamentary elections a parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary on April 12, 2026.

Darko Bandic / AP

Roundtable with Greek Ambassador to the US Antonis Alexandridis

PAST EVENT

A private roundtable discussion with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, H.E. Antonis Alexandridis, reflecting the status of US-Greece relations and what lies ahead for the transatlantic relationship.

Mar 6

US, Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, and Greek Flags

Thanassis Stavrakis / AP

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Commentary

July 9, 2026

NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

As NATO adapts to wars in Europe and the Middle East, Turkey is becoming harder to ignore. Aslı Aydıntaşbaş explains how Turkey is balancing its alliances, expanding its influence, and positioning itself as a middle power.

Hussein Malla / AP

Defense and Security

July 8, 2026

What a Le Pen Presidency Could Mean for France, Europe, and NATO

Analysis

by Ariane Tabatabai

Far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen has joined the French presidential race. Her victory would spark a complete departure from French foreign policy under Macron.