Will Turkey Upend NATO Expansion? U.S. Officials Seek Clarity

The Foreign Minister of Turkey aims to clarify Turkey's position on NATO expansion. Finland and Sweden have applied to join NATO, but Turkey's president opposes this, accusing them of supporting terror groups. This could delay their membership, which the US hopes to avoid. The US supports their applications, and no other NATO members have opposed the expansion.

What is the main reason Turkey's president opposes Finland and Sweden joining NATO?

• They have a history of military conflicts.

• They are not geographically strategic.

• They are accused of supporting terror groups.

• They have not met the economic criteria.

How many current NATO member nations need to agree for new members to join?

• 28

• 25

• 20

• 30

What is the U.S. State Department's concern regarding Turkey's opposition?

• It could delay Finland and Sweden's NATO membership.

• It might cause a diplomatic rift with Turkey.

• It might result in military conflicts.

• It could lead to economic sanctions.

What is the U.S. position on Finland and Sweden's NATO membership applications?

• The U.S. opposes the applications.

• The U.S. supports the applications.

• The U.S. has not commented.

• The U.S. is undecided.

Have any other NATO members besides Turkey opposed the expansion?

• Only one other member has.

• It's unclear at this time.

• No, none have.

• Yes, several have.