Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in Ankara for high-stakes NATO Summit meetings
For Shara’a, the meetings in Ankara will have great meaning for the future of Syria
Assessment
Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Ankara places Syria's future directly in the context of NATO's strategic calculus. The meetings signal that Turkey, a key NATO member, is engaging Syria at the highest level, potentially reshaping regional alliances. The outcome will indicate whether Syria gains diplomatic or security benefits from this alignment, or faces new pressures.