NATO Ankara Summit: Trump wrapped up the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara amid sharp public feuds and competing security visions, with analysts warning the alliance avoided rupture but not the deeper question of whether the US commitment to Europe can hold. Defense & Industry: The summit also fed a new push for military-industrial cooperation and higher spending, while the wider debate sharpened around how support for Ukraine is being framed as a strategic tool. Turkey–Ukraine Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set for talks in Kyiv focused on deepening strategic ties, with an emphasis on economy, energy and defense, and on preventing the war from spreading to the Black Sea. EU Drone Deal: The EU and Ukraine agreed a bloc-wide drone production framework, pairing Kyiv’s battlefield know-how with European industrial capacity. Energy Security (Turkey–Iraq): Turkey and Iraq are expected to extend the 12-month Iraq–Turkey crude oil pipeline deal to keep Ceyhan exports flowing as the July 27 deadline nears. Tourism: Türkiye ranked fourth for international visitor growth (2019–2025) in an OECD report, up 21%, as geopolitical and climate risks continue to sway demand. Logistics Upgrade: Turkish Cargo is expanding SMARTIST 2.0 at Istanbul Airport to lift annual cargo capacity from 2m to 4.5m tonnes.