Turkish public’s NATO support rises as distrust of US persists

Despite Turkey’s longstanding membership in NATO, only 42 percent of respondents expressed favorable views of the alliance. However, this marks a substantial increase from just 21 percent in 2019, with analysts attributing the shift to Turkey’s evolving position following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Younger Turks under 35 are more open to Western powers, with 29 percent expressing favorable opinions of the United States, compared to just 7 percent among those 50 and older. US President Joe Biden garnered only 8 percent confidence among Turkish respondents (Read more at Turkish Minute).