POLITICS● ELEVATEDSep 29 · Sep 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
NPR News · middle east
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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