Intervensi Turki dalam Konflik Timur Tengah: Analisis Kepentingan Geopolitik di Negara-Negara Arab

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This paper examines Turkey's role and influence, particularly under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, regarding conflicts in the Middle East following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Turkey, once a center of Islamic glory, is now presenting a new image with a moderate Islam and democratic approach. Under Erdogan, Turkey has demonstrated ambitions as a regional power by intervening in various conflicts, including Libya, Palestine-Israel, and Syria, while pursuing its political, economic, and geopolitical interests. A descriptive analysis method is used to explore Turkey's motives in the region. Turkey seeks to revive past glory and dominate the strategic area rich in oil and gas resources. However, inconsistencies in Erdogan's policies, reflected in the treatment of Muslim refugees, indicate that Turkey's interventions are not purely motivated by religion or human rights. This study provides insights into Turkey's political dynamics and its impact on the Middle East.