Changes in Sunni Dynamics in the Middle East

With Iran’s influence weakened in Syria, Türkiye aims to assert its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, viewing Lebanon as crucial to its strategic goals. Rejecting the Lebanese-Cyprus agreement, Ankara’s strategy includes engaging with local Sunni groups and providing humanitarian aid to marginalized communities, thereby establishing itself as a key player. While Türkiye’s ambitions face challenges from Saudi Arabia’s dominance and Syria’s political instability, its soft-power approach seeks to fill voids left by traditional Sunni leadership. This evolving dynamic underscores a new balance of power in the region, intertwining humanitarian efforts with geopolitical interests.

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