The geostrategic value of the Eastern Mediterranean has long drawn external powers seeking to assert influence, but the current phase marks a departure from past patterns. What was once determined by military posture and alliance structures has evolved into economic levers of influence through control over ports, supply chains, and critical infrastructure.
Turkey’s position on the war in Gaza is not merely a matter of foreign policy; it is a declaration of intent. Amid the reconfiguration of global power, Ankara sees in Gaza an opportunity born of instability, not simply to take a side but to redefine its place among them.
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