00:00Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sought to position his country as a point of stability for European security in an increasingly tumultuous world.
00:09Speaking at the annual Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Erdogan says Turkey is ready to take on a larger role, arguing that European security is unthinkable without Ankara.
00:19Turkey possesses the second largest military in NATO and also boasts a well-developed defense industry.
00:25The White House has warned that Europe must look after its own security, including Ukraine.
00:30Turkey has emerged as a key broker in the Black Sea region, preserving relations with both Russia and Ukraine.
00:37Erdogan and Trump have also spoken of their close personal relationship, potentially paving the way for Ankara to act as a middleman amid an increasingly Europe-critical Trump administration.
00:47Turkey is also an influential actor in Syria, as rebel groups it supported during the civil war took power in December after ousting longtime President Bashar al-Assad.