Turkey’s Purchase of the S-400 System: Prospects and Consequences
Turkey’s Purchase of the S-400 System: Prospects and Consequences
Author(s): Karol Wasilewski
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Turkey; armament; Security
Summary/Abstract: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims that Turkey has signed an agreement with Russia on the purchase of the S-400 air and missile defence system. Currently, this statement should be regarded as an element of pressure on the NATO Allies, especially on the United States. However, in the light of tensions between Turkey and its Western partners, completion of the S-400 transaction cannot be ruled out. Finalisation of the contract would bring Turkey and Russia closer, and raise questions about Turkey’s role as a loyal Ally in NATO.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2017
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF