ANKARA — In an interview with Al-Jazeera on Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was seeking to promote peace across a region increasingly consumed by conflict but warned that Ankara would not hesitate to fight if Turkey itself came under attack. He offered a broad account of Turkey’s ambitions and alliances, touching on the new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the future of Syria, the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, and Ankara’s relations with Washington and Moscow.

Senator Graham emphasizes regional embassies' role in guiding U.S. foreign policy decisions.

<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is preparing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, a move that signals a shift in Turkey's foreign policy and its relationship with the European Union. This...