The Orphans of American Power The Collision of the Outposts The modern Middle East is rapidly moving toward a conflict that may define its future development: a clash between Israel and Turkey. Especially after Iran’s effective victory led to a sharp weakening of American positions in the region. Ankara and Tel Aviv, two very close U.S. allies, now find themselves in a highly uncomfortable geopolitical position. For decades, Turkey strained toward Europe, and now understands that those dreams will remain unreachable. Israel has spent its entire history trying to force its neighbors to recognize its right to exist, and that goal also looks increasingly unattainable. As a result, both powers may find themselves forced into confrontation. Simply because they may soon have no other choice. The corridor of possibilities is becoming too narrow. And such a confrontation would come to the great satisfaction of all the other states of the region, for whom Israel and Turkey are equally dangerous...