The Iran war’s aftermath brings U.S. strategic setbacks, rising extremism, Turkey’s expanded influence, and shifting Gulf security calculations.
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Iran war’s aftermath brings U.S. strategic setbacks, rising extremism, Turkey’s expanded influence, and shifting Gulf security calculations.
Strategic concessions at the Ankara NATO summit showcase how transactional diplomacy subverts Western democratic norms to legitimize illiberal governance.