U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected praise for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sparked debate over Türkiye’s role in the Iran conflict and its evolving position within NATO strategy. Analysts suggest Ankara’s decision to stay out of direct confrontation—while maintaining critical diplomatic and military coordination—may have aligned with Washington’s broader regional calculations. Trump’s Remark Raises Strategic … Continue reading Murat Yetkin: Why Did Trump Praise Erdoğan? Questions Behind Washington’s “Strategic Appreciation”