How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war

How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains The week before, in a call with US President Donald Trump, Erdogan welcomed the extension of the ceasefire which began in April and expressed optimism that the issues remaining between Washington and Tehran could be resolved. While Turkey’s strategic flexibility made it a beneficiary of regional chaos, the weakness of its domestic economy limited its gains while enduring regional rivalries would prevent it from becoming a hegemonic power, experts argue. Cameron Johnson, senior partner at supply chain consultancy Tidalwave Solutions, said the conflict underscored Turkey’s long-standing strategic ambiguity, making it “one of the winners” from the turmoil. “Ultimately, Turkey’s strategic ambiguity and flexibility have become an asset,” he said, citing the Nato member’s active non-alignment with either the US or China.