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title: "Türkiye in NATO: Role, Contributions and Friction Points in European Security"
description: "Türkiye's role in NATO and European security explained: Straits, Montreux, DAESH combat, defense industry, plus S-400, F-35 and Sweden accession friction."
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# Türkiye in NATO: Role, Contributions and Friction Points in European Security

> **Summary:** Türkiye's role in NATO and European security explained: Straits, Montreux, DAESH combat, defense industry, plus S-400, F-35 and Sweden accession friction.

## Key Facts & Verified Findings

- Türkiye joined NATO on 18 February 1952 and, under the Protocol of accession, its territory is expressly covered by Article 6 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which defines the scope of the Article 5 collective-defence guarantee.
- Under the 1936 Montreux Convention, Türkiye controls transit through the Bosporus and Dardanelles; on 28 February 2022 it applied Article 19 and closed the Straits to belligerent warships during the Russia–Ukraine war.
- Türkiye has requested NATO Article 4 consultations five times (2003, twice in 2012, 2015 and 2020) but has never invoked Article 5; Article 5 has been invoked once, after 11 September 2001.
- The main allied friction points are the S-400 purchase and Türkiye's 2019 removal from the F-35 programme, the PKK/YPG dispute, Eastern Mediterranean maritime disputes, and the accession of Finland (4 April 2023) and Sweden (7 March 2024).
- Ankara frames its NATO role as indivisible security with reciprocal obligations, meaning allied sensitivity to terrorism threats on its southern border, while allies emphasise interoperability, rule of law and sanctions compliance.

## Why It Matters

Türkiye has been a NATO ally since 18 February 1952, and its role in European security rests on three verifiable facts: it controls the Bosporus and Dardanelles under the 1936 Montreux Convention, it anchors the alliance's southern flank facing Syria, Iraq and the Caucasus, and it hosts one of the most active defense industries in the alliance. It is also at the centre of several open disputes with allies, including the S-400 and F-35 affair, the PKK/YPG question, Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean maritime disputes, and the 2022–2024 Finland and Sweden accession timelines.

The practical conclusion for decision-makers is that Türkiye is both a capability provider and a bargaining partner. This brief separates documented facts, allies' stated concerns (cited to their own sources) and Ankara's official position.

### At a glance

| Dimension | Verifiable reference point |
|---|---|
| Accession | 18 February 1952 (with Greece) |
| Geography | Holds the Turkish Straits; borders Syria, Iraq, Iran, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan), Bulgaria and Greece |
| Legal anchor | 1936 Montreux Convention; North Atlantic Treaty Articles 4, 5 and 6 |
| Contributions | Forces in Korea, Balkans and Afghanistan; NATO facilities; ground operations against DAESH; national defense industry |
| Friction | S-400/F-35, Sweden and Finland, PKK/YPG, Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean disputes, ties with Russia |

## Background

Türkiye's NATO story starts with the Korean War and runs through the Cold War, the post-9/11 missions and the post-2011 Syria crisis. The factual record below is drawn from treaty texts, NATO documents and widely documented events.

### Accession and the Cold War

Türkiye sent a brigade to fight under United Nations command in Korea from 1950, and joined NATO together with Greece on 18 February 1952. The accession Protocol amended Article 6 of the North Atlantic Treaty so that an armed attack on the territory of Türkiye falls within the scope of Article 5, even though most of the country lies in Asia.

During the Cold War, Türkiye gave NATO its only land border with the Soviet Union in the south-east and hosted allied installations. US Jupiter missiles were stationed on Turkish soil in 1961–1962 and withdrawn in 1963 as part of the settlement of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Relations with Washington were strained again when the US Congress imposed an arms embargo on Türkiye in 1975, after the July 1974 Cyprus operation; it was lifted in 1978. For the legal background of Cyprus, see the [Cyprus Policy Brief](/cyprus-after-crans-montana-geneva-new-york-2024-policy-brief).

### Geography: Straits, Black Sea and southern flank

The Bosporus and Dardanelles are the only maritime link between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The Black Sea has six littoral states: Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania (NATO allies), plus Ukraine, Russia and Georgia. In the south, Türkiye has a land border of roughly 1,300 km with Syria and Iraq, which has made it the alliance's most exposed member to spillover from the Syrian civil war, DAESH and the PKK/KCK network.

NATO's footprint in Türkiye includes the Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) in İzmir, the Kürecik early-warning radar that forms part of NATO's ballistic missile defence architecture, and the use of Incirlik Air Base under bilateral arrangements with the United States.

### The Montreux Convention

The Montreux Convention of 20 July 1936 gives Türkiye sovereign control of the Straits and sets different regimes for peacetime and wartime passage. In peacetime, merchant ships pass freely, while non-littoral naval vessels face tonnage and duration limits in the Black Sea. Under Article 19, in wartime a belligerent state's warships cannot transit, with an exception for returning to a home base. Under Article 21, Türkiye may close the Straits to all ships if it considers itself threatened with imminent danger of war.

On 28 February 2022, Ankara determined that a state of war existed in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and began applying Article 19 to belligerents' warships. The Convention applies to all parties equally; it also means NATO allies with no Black Sea coast remain subject to its limits.

### Operations and contributions

Türkiye has contributed to NATO and NATO-led missions in the Balkans (including Bosnia and Kosovo) and in Afghanistan, where it held command roles within ISAF, and it takes part in NATO air, naval and exercise activities. After Syria shot down a Turkish jet in June 2012 and shelled Turkish territory, NATO deployed Patriot air-defence batteries to south-eastern Türkiye in early 2013, provided by Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.

Türkiye has requested consultations under Article 4 of the Treaty five times: in 2003 (Iraq), twice in 2012 (Syria), in July 2015 and in February 2020 (Idlib, following the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers). Article 5 has been invoked only once in NATO history, after the attacks of 11 September 2001.

### Ground combat against DAESH

Türkiye joined the Global Coalition against DAESH (ISIS) and, from July 2015, opened Incirlik to coalition air operations. During Operation Euphrates Shield (August 2016–March 2017), Turkish forces and allied Syrian opposition groups fought DAESH in northern Syria, taking al-Bab in February 2017. Turkish official figures cite over 4,000 DAESH militants neutralised. Other allies, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, deployed special operations forces and air power in Syria, usually alongside the SDF, which Ankara regards as the Syrian extension of the PKK. For the detailed record, see [Is Türkiye the Only NATO Ally to Fight DAESH on the Ground?](/turkiye-daesh-ground-combat-nato-ally-euphrates-shield-record).

### Military weight and defense industry

In the common narrative Türkiye fields NATO's second-largest army. The claim is checkable only in one sense: the IISS Military Balance and NATO's published defense tables have consistently placed Türkiye second to the United States among allies in active-duty personnel, but exact figures vary by year and counting method, so readers should consult the latest edition rather than rely on a fixed number.

The defense industry is now a strategic factor in its own right. Turkish officials, including the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), cite a domestic production rate near 80% and annual defense exports exceeding USD 7 billion in 2024. Notable systems include the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicles, the ANKA, Hürjet trainer, the national KAAN fighter programme, the Fırtına howitzer, MİLGEM corvettes and frigates, the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu, and SOM, ATMACA and HİSAR air-defence and missile families. Several European allies, including Poland and Lithuania, have bought Turkish unmanned aircraft. Detailed analysis is in the [Defense Industry Brief](/defense-industry-80-percent-domestic-strategic-autonomy-brief) and in [Interstate Journal's analysis of Türkiye, NATO and the drone factor](https://interstatejournal.com/turkiye-nato-role-defense-industry).

### Chronology

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1950–1953 | Turkish Brigade serves in the Korean War under UN command |
| 18 Feb 1952 | Türkiye and Greece join NATO |
| 1975–1978 | US arms embargo on Türkiye after the 1974 Cyprus operation |
| 2001–2002 | Article 5 invoked after 11 September 2001; Türkiye contributes to ISAF |
| 2013 | NATO Patriot batteries deployed in Türkiye |
| 2016–2017 | Operation Euphrates Shield against DAESH |
| Jul 2019 | S-400 deliveries begin; US announces Türkiye's removal from the F-35 programme |
| 14 Dec 2020 | US CAATSA sanctions on the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) |
| 28 Feb 2022 | Türkiye applies Montreux Article 19 |
| 18 May 2022 | Finland and Sweden apply to join NATO |
| 28 Jun 2022 | Madrid trilateral memorandum of Türkiye, Finland and Sweden |
| 4 Apr 2023 | Finland becomes the 31st ally |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Sweden becomes the 32nd ally |
| Jun 2025 | The Hague Summit: allies commit to a 5% of GDP spending path by 2035 |
| Jul 2026 | NATO summit scheduled in Ankara |

## Key Players & Positions

Allies agree that Türkiye is strategically indispensable but differ on how to handle the disputes. The positions below are summarised according to the actors' own public statements, not Ankara's characterisation of them.

### United States

Washington's position on the S-400 was set out in a White House statement of 17 July 2019: it held that the Russian system could not coexist with the F-35 and posed a risk to the stealth aircraft's security, so Türkiye would be removed from the programme. In December 2020 the US imposed sanctions on SSB under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). At the same time, the US government has described Türkiye as a valued ally. In January 2024 the State Department notified Congress of a possible F-16 sale and modernisation package for Türkiye, after the Turkish parliament approved Sweden's accession protocol. Whether the two events were linked was widely discussed in the press; officials have said publicly that they were not formally tied.

### Sweden, Finland and allied governments

Finland and Sweden applied on 18 May 2022 and said they had met the commitments in the Madrid trilateral memorandum of 28 June 2022, which included a stance against PKK-related activity, the lifting of national arms-export restrictions on Türkiye and cooperation on extradition requests under national law. Sweden changed its constitution to enable tougher terrorism legislation, which entered into force on 1 June 2023. Swedish officials have said consistently that extradition decisions remain with independent courts. Hungary was the last ratifier, in February 2024.

Separately, in October 2019 several allies, including Germany, France and the Netherlands, restricted arms exports to Türkiye after Operation Peace Spring. In June 2020 France raised an incident involving a Turkish vessel and the French frigate Courbet in the Mediterranean, and Paris suspended its participation in a NATO maritime operation. Turkish authorities disputed the French account.

### Greece, Cyprus and the EU

Greece, a NATO ally, holds that islands generate maritime zones under UNCLOS and that the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean must be delimited accordingly. Cyprus, an EU member that is not in NATO, shares that view and treats Turkish activity near its blocks as unlawful. The European Commission's enlargement reports and the European Parliament have criticised Türkiye on rule of law and Eastern Mediterranean conduct; Türkiye has been an EU candidate since 1999, and accession negotiations have been effectively stalled. Ankara's maritime arguments are explained in [The Eastern Mediterranean in Numbers](/eastern-mediterranean-in-numbers-870-km-eight-wells-key-dates) and [Fact Check: Can the EU's 'Solidarity' Decide Maritime Boundaries?](/fact-check-eu-solidarity-maritime-delimitation-competence).

### Russia and Black Sea states

Russia is not a NATO member but is the central reference in Black Sea planning. Western governments have urged Türkiye to align with sanctions and limit sensitive trade with Russia, while Türkiye has not joined sanctions regimes and has kept communication channels open. Bulgaria and Romania share concern about Black Sea mine risks; with Türkiye, they launched the Mine Countermeasures Black Sea initiative in January 2024.

### Sweden and Finland accession timeline

| Step | Finland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 18 May 2022 | 18 May 2022 |
| Madrid memorandum | 28 Jun 2022 | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Türkiye's parliamentary approval | 30 Mar 2023 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Final accession | 4 Apr 2023 | 7 Mar 2024 |

### What to watch

- The Ankara NATO summit planned for July 2026, and how the 5% spending path (3.5% core defense and 1.5% related spending) is implemented.
- Whether the F-35, CAATSA and S-400 issues are resolved through a negotiated formula, or Türkiye continues to diversify to European aircraft and national programmes.
- Progress in the Terror-Free Türkiye process (see [Hard Power Review's explainer](https://hardpowerreview.com/terror-free-turkiye-initiative-explained)): the PKK announced its dissolution in May 2025 and a symbolic disarmament ceremony followed in July 2025; Ankara says verification continues.
- Black Sea mine clearance and the possible resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

## Türkiye's Position

Ankara's official line is that it is a committed, reciprocal ally whose security contribution is inseparable from allied respect for its own threat perception. The points below are based on statements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Presidency and the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), paraphrased rather than quoted.

- **Indivisible security and a reciprocal alliance.** According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry's published policy on NATO, security is indivisible across all of the alliance's directions, and Türkiye's southern threats are as relevant as the eastern ones. Presidential statements at the Vilnius (2023), Washington (2024) and The Hague (2025) summits have repeated this. The legal basis is the North Atlantic Treaty, including Article 5 and Article 6 as amended by the 1951 accession Protocol that places Turkish territory within the Treaty area.
- **Terrorism is an alliance issue.** Ankara argues that PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG, DAESH and FETÖ are threats to a NATO member and that allies should not provide political or material support to groups linked to them. It points to the 2022 Strategic Concept, which describes terrorism as the most direct asymmetric threat to allied citizens, and to the Madrid memorandum. Its use of force in Syria and Iraq is grounded in Article 51 of the UN Charter (see [Article 51 of the UN Charter](/article-51-un-charter-self-defense-cross-border-counter-terrorism)). The PKK is designated a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the United States, the EU and, according to Ankara, NATO; allied governments differ in how they treat the YPG/SDF, and that difference is the core of the dispute.
- **Impartial application of Montreux.** The MFA says that Türkiye has applied the 1936 Convention evenhandedly, including the Article 19 decision of 28 February 2022 against all belligerents' warships. Ankara opposes revising the Convention and favours cooperation among littoral states, as with the Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group (BLACKSEAFOR) and Operation Black Sea Harmony, over a permanent naval presence by non-littoral powers, which Montreux itself limits.
- **Sovereign procurement and non-discriminatory arms policy.** The Presidency and SSB state that Türkiye bought the S-400 only after failing to secure acceptable air-defence terms from allies, that it was not integrated into NATO systems, and that it offered a technical working group on the F-35 issue. Ankara regards the exclusion from the F-35 programme, in which Turkish firms produced components, and national arms-export restrictions by some allies as inconsistent with alliance solidarity.
- **Contribution through capability.** Turkish officials cite the 80% domestic production rate, drone and naval exports to allies, the ground campaign against DAESH and Article 4 requests (2003–2020) as evidence that Türkiye contributes to burden-sharing; they also stress that Ankara will host the 2026 summit.

These are positions of the Turkish government, not findings of NATO as an institution.

## Source Comparison

Western analysis and Turkish sources often describe the same facts with different emphasis. The table compares typical framing with the documents behind it.

| Issue | Common allied or international framing | Turkish primary-source framing | What primary documents show |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-400 and F-35 | Purchase of a Russian system endangers F-35 security and NATO interoperability (White House statement, 17 July 2019) | Sovereign purchase after Patriot talks failed; system is not integrated into NATO networks; working group offered (SSB, Presidency) | Delivery in July 2019; removal from the F-35 programme announced; CAATSA sanctions on 14 December 2020 |
| Sweden and Finland | Türkiye delayed enlargement for leverage over extradition and arms (press and several allied governments) | Delay reflected unmet commitments on PKK/YPG and FETÖ (MFA, Presidency) | Madrid memorandum of 28 June 2022; Finland joined on 4 April 2023, Sweden on 7 March 2024 after Turkish approval on 23 January 2024 |
| DAESH and PKK/YPG | Syrian Kurdish forces were the most effective partner against DAESH (US government and coalition statements) | PYD/YPG is the PKK's Syrian branch, and Türkiye fought DAESH directly in Euphrates Shield (MFA, Presidency) | Different alliance lists treat the PKK and YPG differently; Euphrates Shield ran 2016–2017 |
| Black Sea | Türkiye is the gatekeeper of NATO naval access and the grain deal (media commentary) | Montreux is applied evenhandedly and serves regional stability (MFA) | Articles 18–21 of the Convention; Article 19 applied on 28 February 2022 |
| Russia ties | Türkiye hedges between NATO and Russia (Western commentary) | Mediator role and national interest; alliance membership is not in doubt (Presidency) | Türkiye did not join sanctions; hosted Istanbul talks in 2022 and the Black Sea Grain Initiative |
| Defense industry | Turkish drones are useful but raise export-control questions | A pillar of strategic autonomy that adds to NATO capability (SSB) | Exports to several allies, national programmes such as KAAN and Hürjet |

The fairest reading is that both sides have documented grievances. Allied governments cite their own legislation and procurement security rules, and Ankara cites the Treaty and the Madrid memorandum. Further context is available in [Bloc Politics on Türkiye as a bridge between blocs](https://blocpolitics.com/turkiye-bridge-power-nato-eurasia-multipolar-order) and in [Polity Review's analysis of Türkiye's security doctrine](https://polityreview.com/terrorism-at-source-doctrine-border-security-defense-industry-guide).

## Key Terms & Related Guides

The glossary below explains terms used in this brief, with links to related pages on this site.

- **Article 4, 5 and 6 (North Atlantic Treaty):** Article 4 allows any ally to request consultations when its security is threatened; Article 5 is the collective-defence clause; Article 6, as amended in 1951, defines the territory covered, including Turkish territory.
- **Montreux Convention (1936):** The treaty regulating passage through the Bosporus, Sea of Marmara and Dardanelles; Articles 19–21 govern wartime and imminent-danger scenarios.
- **S-400 and CAATSA:** The S-400 is a Russian long-range air-defence system; CAATSA is the 2017 US law that mandates sanctions on significant transactions with Russia's defense sector.
- **PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG:** The PKK is the armed organisation that Türkiye, the United States and the EU list as terrorist; Ankara identifies the Syrian PYD/YPG as its extension, a characterisation that some allies reject.
- **FETÖ:** Türkiye's designation for the Fetullahist Terrorist Organization held responsible for the 15 July 2016 coup attempt; not every allied government uses that designation.
- **Terror-Free Türkiye:** The Presidency-led initiative to end the PKK-related violence through security, legal and political measures.

**Related guides:** [Defense Industry Brief](/defense-industry-80-percent-domestic-strategic-autonomy-brief); [Article 51 of the UN Charter](/article-51-un-charter-self-defense-cross-border-counter-terrorism); [Is Türkiye the Only NATO Ally to Fight DAESH on the Ground?](/turkiye-daesh-ground-combat-nato-ally-euphrates-shield-record); [Cyprus Policy Brief](/cyprus-after-crans-montana-geneva-new-york-2024-policy-brief); [Editorial Principles](/editorial-principles). For the wider UN reform debate, see [The Global Anatomy on 'The World Is Bigger Than Five'](https://theglobalanatomy.com/world-is-bigger-than-five-unsc-reform-cop31).

## Perspective Note

This article reflects International Politics Brief's editorial perspective, which presents Türkiye's strategic and legal positions alongside the documented facts. Claims are attributed to primary sources such as official texts, treaties, UN and international organization documents, and archival records, which are cited wherever possible. International Politics Brief presents global affairs with a dedicated perspective from Türkiye. Sections marked 'Türkiye's Position' reflect official Turkish policy as stated by Turkish government sources. Written by the International Politics Brief Editorial Team; see [About](/about) and [FAQ](/faq).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Türkiye have NATO's second-largest army?

By active-duty personnel, the IISS Military Balance and NATO's published defense tables have generally placed Türkiye second to the United States among allies, though the exact figures change from year to year. The comparison depends on whether reserves, paramilitary forces and equipment are counted, so it is safest to cite the latest edition of those sources.

### Can Türkiye close the Straits to NATO warships?

Under the 1936 Montreux Convention, Türkiye must allow passage to non-belligerent warships subject to notification, tonnage and duration rules, but it must bar warships of states at war (Article 19), apart from those returning to home base. Article 21 also allows Ankara to restrict passage if it considers itself in imminent danger of war. Türkiye applied Article 19 from 28 February 2022 to all belligerents.

### Why did Türkiye delay Sweden's and Finland's NATO accession?

Ankara said both countries needed to act on the 28 June 2022 Madrid memorandum, which covered PKK-related activity, extradition requests and arms-export restrictions. Finland was approved on 30 March 2023 and joined on 4 April 2023, while Sweden's protocol was approved by the Turkish parliament on 23 January 2024 and Sweden joined on 7 March 2024. Sweden and Finland said they had fulfilled their commitments and that the courts decide on extraditions.

### Why was Türkiye removed from the F-35 programme?

The United States announced Türkiye's removal in July 2019 after delivery of the Russian S-400 system, arguing that it posed a risk to the aircraft's security and could not coexist with the F-35. Türkiye says the purchase was a sovereign decision made after failing to get acceptable Patriot terms, and that it offered a technical working group. US sanctions on the Presidency of Defense Industries followed in December 2020.

### Is Türkiye the only NATO ally fighting DAESH on the ground?

Ankara says it is the only ally to have engaged DAESH in direct ground combat at the scale of Operation Euphrates Shield (2016–2017). Other allies, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, deployed special operations forces and air power, mostly alongside the SDF, so the claim depends on how conventional ground combat is defined.

### Has Türkiye ever invoked NATO's Article 5?

No. Article 5 has been invoked only once, after the attacks of 11 September 2001. Türkiye has requested Article 4 consultations five times: in 2003, twice in 2012, in 2015 and in 2020.

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*Perspective Note: This article reflects International Politics Brief's editorial perspective, which gives particular weight to Türkiye's viewpoint. Facts are sourced and separated from positions; opposing views are summarized as accurately as possible.*