Türkiye among countries with lowest NATO support, survey shows

A recent survey conducted across 13 NATO member countries has revealed varying levels of support for the alliance, highlighting both strong backing in some countries and persistent skepticism in others.

According to findings released by the Pew Research Center on Tuesday, Türkiye, despite nearly doubling its support for NATO since 2019, still records one of the lowest approval rates among the surveyed countries.

The survey, released ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, underscores a pivotal moment for the alliance as it navigates geopolitical tensions and reassesses its strategic priorities in response to heightened Russian aggression and ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Among the countries surveyed, Poland emerged with the highest level of support at 91%, followed by the Netherlands at 75% and Sweden at 72%.

In contrast, Türkiye registered a modest 42% approval rating, signaling a notable increase from previous years but placing it among the lower tiers of support within the alliance.

This increase in Turkish support, reflecting a shift in public sentiment since 2019, highlights evolving perceptions amidst geopolitical dynamics and internal political discourse.

The survey also revealed significant divergence in attitudes toward NATO across member states, with Greece recording the lowest support at 37%, attributed in part to historical and cultural ties with Russia.

Meanwhile, other nations such as Canada, Britain, and Germany maintained solid levels of favorability toward NATO.

The survey found 63% of people in Canada viewed NATO favorably, 66% in Britain, 64% in Germany, 63% in Hungary, 60% in Italy, 54% in France, 45% in Spain.