Here it is, dear readers, Turkey is not joking around! Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s top diplomat, openly declared that maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is one of Ankara’s main strategic goals. Yes, you read that right – Turkey wants to prevent any violations of the ceasefire because, in their view, it could jeopardize lasting peace in the region. Sounds like Turkey is now the main peacemaker in the Middle East, right? But wait, there’s more! After a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Ankara, Fidan thanked the UK for lifting sanctions on Syria, emphasizing that stability and security in Syria benefits not only the region but the entire global community. So, Turkey and the UK are strategic partners sharing common goals in economy, defense, and technology. Fidan especially highlighted that Turkey’s defense industry is progressing “exceptionally well,” with procurement of European fighter jets and other joint projects. But is this just diplomatic theater or a real shift in the geopolitical game? Turkey, a NATO member but not part of the EU, maintains strong ties with Europe and wants to play a key role in resolving conflicts in Gaza, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and even the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where both sides support a ceasefire. Overall, Turkey positions itself as a key player aiming to balance between great powers and regional conflicts. Is this a bold strategy or a dangerous game with fire? Share your thoughts, maybe you know what’s really going on behind the diplomatic curtains!
