Why Turkey is Still Far from Being the 'New Iran'
Turkey is becoming the new demon of Israel: it sponsors Hamas, establishes itself in Syria, grows stronger in the air, expands at sea, draws closer to Egypt, and stirs in all regional arenas. The incendiary…
Assessment
The comparison between Turkey and Iran is analytically tempting but potentially misleading. Turkey's regional assertiveness differs fundamentally from Iran's revolutionary ideology and proxy network. The real question is whether Turkey's growing military and diplomatic footprint represents a strategic shift or tactical opportunism. Watching how Ankara balances its NATO obligations against its new regional posture will be more revealing than any label.