Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarojak

Guests Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarojak, a Turkish politics expert, and Nadav Eyal, a seasoned journalist, dive into Turkey's evolving role in the Middle East post-Assad's regime collapse. They discuss Erdogan's rise to power, exploring his strategic maneuvers and the shift in Turkey-Israel relations since the 1990s. The conversation highlights historical ties between Turkish and Jewish communities, Turkey's ambitions in Syria, and the complex geopolitical landscape that both nations navigate, shaping their future interactions.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, a renowned professor at Tel Aviv University and expert on Turkey's political landscape, sheds light on Turkey's evolving alliances and its historical ties to the Ottoman Empire. He discusses Turkey’s shift from a secular ally of Israel to a supporter of Hamas, exploring the ramifications for regional geopolitics. The conversation also touches on Turkey's role in Syrian reconstruction and the pressing challenges related to Kurdish issues, unveiling the complex interplay of power in the Middle East.