US- TURKIYE RELATIONS DURING ERADGAN ERA: IMPLICATIONS FOR MIDDLE EASTERN SECURITY

Abstract

Turkiye and America are close allies. During their long relations, both countries experienced ups and downs. Both countries depend on each other in several areas, like trade, defense, and strategic alliances. Turkiye remained a liberal country under the leadership of Mustafa Kamal. Butt, with time, the internal dynamics of politics changed, and now the present regime of Erdogan has conservative ideas. In external relations, Turkiye now supports Muslim countries and goes against the guidelines of America. For instance, both countries have different approaches to the Syrian war and the Cyprus and Ukraine issues. Simultaneously, both countries are strategically active on the NATO platform. During Erdogan's tenure, both countries tried to stabilize their relations by opting for door-channel diplomacy. There are several studies on US-Turkiye relations, but this study is about the Impact of US-Turkiye relations on the Middle Eastern region. The analysis of these questions will explore Turkiye's foreign policy towards America in the past, present, and future. A study of these results will contribute to maintain peace in the region. This study will explore Turkish foreign policy. This article will analyze how America will negotiate its interests in the area. It will also be important to see how Turkiye will maintain its relations with the West and Russia and how the regional hegemony will be retained. This study will be helpful for future US and Turkiye relations and its impact on the region