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Turkey ready to fill gap as U.S. shrinks Middle East role
Original: As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
As the United States signals plans to reduce its military and political footprint in the Middle East, Turkey is positioning itself to take on a larger regional role. Turkish officials view the American drawdown as an opening to expand their influence across the region, raising questions among allies and analysts about how the regional balance of power could shift.
Why now: Washington's reported plan to scale back its Middle East presence has raised concerns and debate over which power will fill the vacuum.
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