Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: Iran, Turkey and Israel all want to replace America as the Middle East’s dominant power. Their rivalries do not bode well for peace

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This is an analysis of shifting regional dynamics as Iran, Turkey, and Israel compete to challenge the United States' long-standing strategic dominance in the Middle East.

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This is an analysis of shifting regional dynamics as Iran, Turkey, and Israel compete to challenge the United States' long-standing strategic dominance in the Middle East.

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Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: Iran, Turkey and Israel all want to replace America as the Middle East’s dominant power. Their rivalries do not bode well for peace

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