The Turkish-American relationship has been strained over many years now, but has recently shown a marked improvement, mainly due to two important events – first, the rise of a Turkish-supported regime in Damascus, and, second, the bonding between Presidents Trump and Erdogan. The latest manifestation of the power of personal politics on the global stage is Erdogan’s willingness to put pressure on Hamas to agree to Trump’s plan for Gaza and beyond. So what role are the Turks going to play in this emerging Middle East?
