Türkiye and NATO: Security, Strategy, and the Future of the Alliance

This interview will provide an in-depth discussion on Türkiye’s evolving role within NATO, the alliance’s future, and key global security challenges. Ambassador Disdar will offer insights into Türkiye’s strategic priorities as NATO approaches its 80th anniversary, its stance on NATO enlargement, and its contributions to regional and global stability.

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Ambassador Can Dizdar received his B.A. in Political Science from Ankara University, Türkiye, in 1989, and his M.A. at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, in 1994.He also attended the Royal College of Defense Studies, in London, in 2004.

After joining the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dizdar served abroad at the Turkish Embassies in Helsinki (1995-1997), Abu Dhabi (1997-1999), London (2001-2005) and at the Turkish Permanent Mission to the UN in New York (2007-2010).Subsequently, Dizdar worked at the UN Department of Political Affairs in New York, as a Senior Political Officer (2010-2011).

At the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Ankara, Dizdar worked at the EU and Cyprus Departments, served as the Head of Department at the Policy Planning Division (2005-2007), Deputy Director General for the Middle East (2011-2014) and Director General for the Middle East and North Africa (2014-2016).

Between 2016-2021, Dizdar served as the Turkish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

In July 2021, Ambassador Dizdar assumed office, again, as Director General for the Middle East and North Africa at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Can Dizdar started in Ottawa in July 2024 as the Turkish Ambassador to Canada.

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