Turks Prefer Russia to NATO by 80%

In a recent survey of 2,500 Turks, conducted by the Areda survey firm, 90% did not think that NATO would support Turkey in a potential dispute; 79% responded that between the U.S. and Russia, they would choose Russia as a partner in international relations; 58% described Russia as a “strategic partner” as opposed to 35.5% for the United States. When asked, “Do you think Turkey should cooperate with the U.S. when conducting its foreign policy?” 73% said no. While Turkey is a member of NATO, it, along with Iran and Russia comprise the Astana Process guarantors group for peace in Syria, between Damascus and opposition rebels.