Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that a possible US withdrawal from the European security architecture could have "destructive" consequences for the continent, especially if carried out without coordination.
Speaking at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Fidan indicated that discussions were underway to anticipate or mitigate the effects of such a scenario. He did not, however, provide details on the measures being considered, while emphasizing the significant risks to European stability.
According to him, even a partial US withdrawal could weaken the security balance in Europe. "We are actively discussing how to manage or mitigate this withdrawal... even a partial one would be very destructive if it is not coordinated," he said.
These concerns come amid heightened tensions within NATO. The American president Donald Trump recently threatened to withdraw his country from the alliance after disagreements with several European members, particularly over their refusal to send ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
These divergences have revived already existing frictions within the Western bloc, fueled by strategic and political disagreements between Washington and its European allies.
For Turkey, a NATO member but outside the European Union, the prospect of an American disengagement raises major concerns about the future of collective security in Europe and the need to rethink the continent's strategic balances.
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