Peter Hitchens criticizes the decision to hold a NATO summit in Ankara, arguing that the location undermines the alliance’s stated values. In his commentary, he portrays Ankara as politically aligned with figures he characterizes as “tyrants,” and contrasts this with NATO’s image as a partnership committed to peace and democratic principles. He also suggests that the choice of venue is so contentious that commentators avoid directly addressing what he describes as the “absurd” and “insulting” nature of the decision. The piece frames the issue as a question of what NATO “stands for,” implying that hosting the summit in Ankara reflects inconsistency between the alliance’s declared commitments and the political realities of the host country. Hitchens does not present new factual details in the provided text beyond asserting the decision and offering his assessment of its implications.