Erdogan seeks to reset Turkey's strained ties with the United States by inviting President-elect Donald Trump to Turkey
Originally Posted by Trojan
Perhaps Trump tethers Turkey...

Turkey a rogue, untethered NATO member
No friend of Israel NATO ally. Always hostile to Israel -- Enmity, Power struggle, Volatility

However... From: The Times of Israel January 5, 2025
Though HTS leaders celebrated the devastating Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023 the new [jihadist leader to rebel politician] Syrian leadership stresses that it is not interested in a fight with Israel.

“We do not want any conflict, whether with Israel or anyone else, and we will not let Syria be used as a launchpad for attacks.

From: The New Arab News December 31, 2024
How Trump's team navigates the war-torn Syria's delicate transition into the post-Assad era could have profound repercussions for the country [and the region] Washington has no choice but to work with the new HTS Syrian leader, in one way or another.


Erdogan does a simultaneous display of chess.

"The king is dead, long live the king!"