Between the West and the Middle East: Turkey's Quest for Friends

Between the West and the Middle East: Turkey's Quest for Friends: Over the years, diversification and activism have been major features of Ankara’s foreign policy, wherein the United States and the European Union no longer take center stage. Despite common geostrategic, security, and economic interests, ties with Ankara’s traditional Western partners have experienced setbacks and tensions. Meanwhile, Turkey’s assertiveness in the Middle East