Turkey's Tightrope: How Erdogan Is Playing Both Sides in the Israel-Hamas War
While uniquely placed in the Middle East, Erdogan's efforts to remain on the good-side of a many as possible, may well leave it worst off.
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The latest conversation focuses on Turkey - a unique player in the Middle East and Israel-Hamas War.
My guest, Emre Uslu, and l debated Erdogan's support for Hamas, implications for Turkey's image and whether Turkey is overplaying its hand in the Middle East and West by trying to play all sides, even going as far to say "Erdogan's heart and mind are on the side of Hamas."
Takeaways
Turkey has a long-standing relationship with Hamas and has been a supporter of the Palestinian group since 2007.
Erdogan's personal ideology aligns with Hamas, and he sees himself as a leader of the Muslim world.
Turkey's foreign policy under Erdogan is driven by his personal interests and the survival of his regime.
Turkey's relations with Israel have been complicated, with Erdogan trying to maintain trade relations while also supporting Hamas.
Turkey's position in the Middle East is influenced by its relations with the West, Russia, and China.
The outcome of the war in Ukraine will likely shape Turkey's relations with the West and its stance on other conflicts.
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