As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

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As the United States signals a reduced military and political presence in the Middle East, Turkey is positioning itself to expand its regional influence. The shift comes amid continuing instability following the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and a prolonged war involving Iran.

Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran.

World Security Conflict Politics Turkey United States Middle East regional influence military presence Iran war Israel

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