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Turkey Seeks Regional Influence as US Draws Down in Middle East

Original: ⚡ NEWS Turkey Seeks Regional Influence as US Reduces Middle East Footprint Amidst the ongoing war with Iran and post-202

Turkey is positioning itself to expand its influence across the Middle East as the United States signals a reduction in its military and diplomatic footprint. Amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and regional upheavals following 2023, Ankara is moving to fill the vacuum, prompting debate over whether Turkey can become the region's dominant power broker.

Why now: A US pullback from the Middle East and the war with Iran are reshaping regional power dynamics, putting Turkey's ambitions in focus.

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• ⚡ NEWS Turkey Seeks Regional Influence as US Reduces Middle East Footprint Amidst the ongoing war with Iran and post-2023 regional shocks, Turkey is positioning itself to expand its influence in the Middle East as the United States signals a reduction in its military and… · GeoWire · 3

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