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Amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, Turkey seeks to emerge as a leader

NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Published September 27, 2026 at 4:06 AM AKDT

Turkey's attempts at expanding its Middle East footprint has put it in a position of power, coming head-to-head with Israel.

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Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Hadeel Al-Shalchi is NPR’s International Correspondent based in Istanbul.