Türkiye’s Evolving Role in a Post-Assad Middle East

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The fall of the Assad Regime marks a significant shift in the Middle East, disrupting the balance of power and creating new opportunities for regional influence. Türkiye, which supported the rebels prior to Assad’s ouster and hosts millions of Syrian refugees, now sees an opening to achieve aims ranging from security to economic. What are President Erdogan’s objectives in navigating the complexities of a post-Assad Middle East? In this episode, we unpack how Assad’s ouster has impacted Türkiye’s regional ambitions and its role in the Middle East, and explore Türkiye’s evolving foreign policy in the region and its impact domestically and with countries like the U.S. and Russia.

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