 But part of that has also to do with the strategic myopia of Europe, but also to some extent, Washington. And so, Ugen says, on the sidelines of the summit, Turkish officials will likely be discussing the potential for Turkey to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS alliance. This would mean a deeper economic connection for Turkey to China and Russia, but one that Ugen says would not replace its military alliance with NATO. It's of a different nature.