As Iran’s regional influence wanes and the United States signals partial disengagement, Türkiye is emerging as a pivotal power in the Middle East. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s flexible foreign policy — balancing Russia, the West, and regional actors — has positioned Ankara at the center of shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly in Syria and Iraq. Erdoğan’s … Continue reading The Elevated Role of Türkiye in the Middle East