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Global Powers and the Middle East

Throughout history, the Middle East has been a key hub for international trade, cultural exchange, and political influence, owing to its strategic geographical location. The region’s long-standing, complex, and deeply intertwined historical dynamics have enabled it to play a significant role in shaping global developments and pivotal events throughout human history.

Today, the Middle East remains a focal point for global powers due to its energy resources, geopolitical significance, religious and ideological structures, crisis potential, and military-strategic value. Its importance stems not only from its material assets but also from the far-reaching global political and economic implications of developments in the region.

The rise of multipolarity in the global system—particularly since the early 21st century—has intensified the rivalry between major global powers and emerging regional actors. This competition complicates efforts to resolve conflicts in the Middle East, as global powers often exploit regional disputes to drain their rivals’ resources, challenge their commitments, and weaken their influence. As a result, many conflicts in the region remain unresolved or frozen.

In this context, the ORSAM Global Powers Coordination Office seeks to understand and interpret the role of global powers in the Middle East, analyzing their strategic objectives and their influence on the region’s evolving geopolitical landscape.

  • United States
  • European Union
  • China
  • Russia

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Opinion

Agreeing not to agree: Netanyahu’s tightrope diplomacy

Özgür Dikmen

Özgür Dikmen

13.02.2026
Perspective

Gaza Peace Council: Between Post-UN Order Visions and Financialization of Diplomacy

Özgür Dikmen

Özgür Dikmen

23.01.2026
Opinion

UN Security Council Resolution 2803: What it means for Gaza

Gökhan Batu

Gökhan Batu

04.12.2025
Perspective

From Caution to Engagement: China’s Shift Toward the New Syria

Recep T. Teke

Recep T. Teke

27.11.2025
Opinion

Syria’s al-Sharaa aims to win US trust in Washington visit to end sanctions

Recep T. Teke

Recep T. Teke

10.11.2025

Experts

We are responding to the needs of the public and those interested in foreign policy on Middle East research, which has been lacking in Turkey.

ORSAM is an Ankara-based, non-partisan and non-profit think tank.