Shared interests have little to do with whether countries share the same type of political regime.
Russia and, certainly, China, would still be 'adversaries' if they became liberal democracies because that would not change the geopolitics, diverging interests, and views.
Likewise for Turkey. The key is that it is currently pursuing a policy of assertiveness as a regional power that clashes with the interests of other NATO members.
Russia and, certainly, China, would still be 'adversaries' if they became liberal democracies because that would not change the geopolitics, diverging interests, and views.
Likewise for Turkey. The key is that it is currently pursuing a policy of assertiveness as a regional power that clashes with the interests of other NATO members.