Israel, Turkey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nuclear Deterrence in the Middle East |
Israel, Turkey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nuclear Deterrence in the Middle East
The US support and Israel’s military and strategic capabilities, coupled with occupational aspirations, made the country a threat to the region. The country’s hostilities and strategic reorientation suggest that it now seeks to confront Turkey.
Israel’s Expanding Threat Perception
The former Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, has recently warned that “Turkey is the new Iran.” Many around this statement merely see it as an isolated slogan. However, this statement reflects a profound Israeli security debate that views many regional states, including Turkey, Syria, Qatar, and even Pakistan’s regional alignments, as new strategic threats to its regional aspirations. This demonstrates Israel’s strategic and military confidence to challenge Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran, which rests on its deep-rooted regional intelligence network, undeclared nuclear arsenal, US strategic support, and advanced air force capabilities. These capabilities have created a dangerous mentality that has increased the Zionist confidence to pursue their “Greater Israel” agenda through regional dominance and occupation.
Why Turkey Is Different
However, the key factor that Israel is ignoring in its renewed........