Since it reemerged as a major player in the Middle East in the late 2000s, Turkey has consistently encountered the same obstacle to even greater regional influence: Iran. With an almost two-decade head start, the Iranians dominate Turkey’s southern flank, enabling them to block Turkish advances while expanding and consolidating their own influence. Even the […]
Turkey Plays Defense Against Iran
Reacting to Iranian moves is an untenable strategy for the Turks.
