On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman artwork

Turkey won't be at the table when Gaza conflict ends, says Turkey analyst Alan Makovsky

On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman

English - December 14, 2023 21:59 - 30 minutes - 28 MB
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has openly sided with Hamas in its ongoing conflict with Israel in Gaza, making him a hero on the Arab street. However, his vocal support for the group that is designated as terrorists by the United States will likely further strain relations between Ankara and Washington. It will also make it harder for Turkey to normalize relations with Israel in the future, according to Alan Makovsky, a leading analyst of Turkish affairs in Washington.

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