For decades, Turkey's membership in NATO was seen as a stabilizing force. The Atlantic Alliance helped both to anchor the country in the western world and to cool tensions with neighbouring Greece. But 21st century Turkey is a more assertive power. It has interests in both the Middle East and Central Asia and those may not sit comfortably with its role in the North Atlantic alliance. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Robert Hunter, Former US Ambassador to NATO Fabrice Pothier, International Institute for Strategic Studies Yusuf Alabarda, Turkish Armed Forces (Retired) - Subscribe to our channel: aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Turkey