Turkey's Geopolitical Balancing Act

This chapter explores Turkey's dual aspirations of joining both BRICS and NATO, emphasizing the pro-Western stance of its elites amid geopolitical tensions. It examines Erdogan's foreign policy shaped by key advisers, focusing on regional conflicts and Turkey's strategic limitations, particularly in Syria. The discussion also touches on the complex oil trade dynamics involving Turkey, Israel, and the U.S., highlighting the interplay of national interests in a volatile geopolitical landscape.