Conference on Global Security and NATO: Final Declaration

The International Global Security and NATO Conference, organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held on 26–27 June 2026 at the Taşyapı Event Center in Istanbul.

In alphabetical order, presentations were delivered by two speakers from the United States, one from Germany, one from Azerbaijan, one from Bulgaria, one from the People’s Republic of China, two from the Islamic Republic of Iran, two from Italy, two from the Russian Federation, one from Serbia, and seven from Türkiye. Distinguished politicians, members of parliament, retired generals, academics, and experts contributed throughout the conference’s four sessions over the course of two days.

The conference examined the issue of “GLOBAL SECURITY AND NATO” from a broad range of perspectives. The participants reached a number of common conclusions, which may be summarized as follows:

1. Considering the ongoing crisis and disintegration within the Atlantic system, it would not be surprising to foresee that the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026 could become NATO’s final summit. French President Macron’s statement that “NATO is experiencing brain death”, together with U.S. President Trump’s characterization of NATO as “a paper tiger,” lends support to this assessment.
2. The United States’ efforts to direct and dominate other NATO member states through the alliance have contributed to making the organization increasingly unsustainable in an emerging multipolar world. If this trend continues, the world will become an increasingly insecure place.
3. Iran’s cooperation with the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China played a significant role in the success of Iran’s resistance against the U.S.–Israeli attack, despite the sacrifices it endured. Türkiye’s withdrawal from NATO and its participation in this partnership would make a substantial contribution to the future of humanity and strengthen the alliance’s deterrent capacity against threats to global security.
4. An axis consisting of Türkiye, Russia, Iran, and China would also serve as a foundation for the development of broader regional cooperation. Seeking a greater role within a declining NATO would only result in Türkiye assuming a larger share of the burden of its collapse.
5. The disintegration taking place within the Atlantic system is accompanied by a process of moral decline that is particularly eroding the strength of younger generations. Global security has therefore become not merely a short-term concern but an issue affecting the long-term future of humanity.
6. Humanity is in urgent need of a new civilization. A new civilization emerging from the East and the Global South is a strong candidate to meet this need, and it will undoubtedly not be a repetition of the Atlantic system.

Respectfully submitted to the international public.

UWI will publish the speeches held on the conference during the coming days.