Turkey navigates a fragmented Middle East as Ankara prepares for Trump at the Nato summit

Turkey navigates a fragmented Middle East as Ankara prepares for Trump at the Nato summit

June 3, 2026 · 1h 2m

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The episode discusses Turkey's diplomatic strategies in the Middle East and its role in the upcoming Nato summit.

Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act. We examine how Ankara has positioned itself between regional rivals and whether its strategy is paying off. With Ankara hosting the Nato summit in July, can Erdoğan keep all parties on side? Plus: France’s Palace designation and Japan’s unusual approach to preventing bear attacks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Places: Turkey, Ankara, France, Japan, Middle East

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