Summary
Turkey is positioning itself as a significant regional and global player, particularly with the new Trump administration, which has a good rapport with President Erdogan. Turkey is fostering relations with previously contentious nations, engaging in mediation between Russia and Ukraine, and investing in Syria’s new government to enhance its influence and infrastructure development. Ankara’s complex relationships allow it to balance interests between various nations, including the U.S., Russia, and Iran, while navigating its concerns regarding the Syrian Democratic Forces and potential peace with the PKK.
