Turkey takes center stage as NATO summit host

Ankara gains fans as arms producer while it strengthens ties with U.S., Europe, Asia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony for the delivery of an offshore patrol vessel to NATO member Romania on June 20. NATO allies are increasingly seeking Turkish arms. (Turkish Presidency via Anadolu Agency) ISTANBUL — This year's NATO Summit is taking place in Ankara, shining a spotlight on Turkey's rising importance as a global arms supplier and mediator in regional conflicts amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.

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