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Friday, November 19, 2010

As summit begins, NATO missile shield a test of Turkey's allegiance | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 19.11.2010

"As summit begins, NATO missile shield a test of Turkey's allegiance

Leaders of the 28 NATO member countries begin a two-day summit in Lisbon on Friday, and next to the war in Afghanistan, a missile defense shield to defend against Iran is set to be high on the agenda.

Turkey is seen as playing a key role in the program, but Ankara is far from enthusiastic. This week Turkish President Abdullah Gul said he wrote to NATO leaders explaining his country's concerns over the proposed missile defense shield."

More:As summit begins, NATO missile shield a test of Turkey's allegiance | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 19.11.2010