As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
NPRTuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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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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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Middle East and Turkey.
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
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Timeline
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Middle East and Turkey.
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