Turkey did not join NATO at its founding in 1949 primarily due to its geopolitical situation and the timing of its application. While Turkey was strategically important, it was initially focused on rebuilding after World War II and addressing internal issues. It formally applied for NATO membership in 1950, motivated by the growing threat of Soviet expansion. Turkey's accession in 1952 was influenced by the need for collective security against potential aggressors.
The US invited Turkey and Greece to join Nato alliance, where they remain to this day.
In 1999, the three countries to join NATO were the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.
Turkey and Greece were admitted to NATO in 1952.
Turkey is a member of NATO, but NATO is not "Turkey's Organization". It was an organization founded by the United States, the United Kingdom, and several Western European States.
As Turkey is a NATO member, you can count all the NATO members most importantly U.S.
Turkey is a member of NATO.
Because Turkey is a NATO member.
Mexico isn't a member of NATO.
Africa's countries are not members of NATO.
Italy joined NATO in 1949.
Turkey
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