In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, discussions among global leaders focused on how to respond to the United States' unpredictable foreign policy under President Trump, which has often disregarded allies and the established global order.
- The conference highlighted a growing consensus that middle powers like Turkey should rely less on major global powers and more on regional cooperation to address their own challenges.
- Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the need for regional ownership of issues, warning that waiting for external "saviors" will prolong ongoing problems.
- President Trump’s foreign policy shift includes criticism of the United Nations, threats to withdraw from NATO, and a retreat from promoting human rights and democracy internationally.
