Ahead of a major NATO summit in Ankara next week, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler stated that the alliance is adapting to evolving security challenges. He affirmed that the United States has no plans to withdraw from NATO, despite ongoing internal disagreements. The summit, scheduled for July 7-8, will gather leaders from all 32 NATO member states, alongside representatives from Gulf and Asia-Pacific nations. Discussions are expected to address issues of burden-sharing and defence spending among allies. Tensions also exist regarding U.S. concerns about allied participation in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Turkey’s hosting of this summit underscores its role within the alliance during a period of geopolitical realignment.