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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
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.
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Turkey is positioning itself to expand regional influence as the United States signals a reduced footprint in the Middle East. The shift follows a series of major disruptions in the region, beginning with the Hamas‑led attack on Israel in 2023 and continuing with a protracted, seven‑month war involving Iran.
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