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

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Turkey is positioning itself to increase its influence in the Middle East as the United States signals a reduction in its regional footprint. This shift occurs amidst ongoing regional instability following the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Turkey's bid for regional influence comes as the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and continue with the seven-month-old war on Iran.

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