The growing political and military tensions between Israel and Türkiye have become one of the main topics on the international agenda. In this context, international relations expert and political commentator Dr. Ahmad Shahidov shared his views from Washington DC.
The expert stated that after the Israel–Iran confrontation, a new power balance has begun to form in the region, and currently, the tension between Türkiye and Israel has entered a far more dangerous stage. According to him, recent developments in Syria and the increasingly harsh rhetoric between the sides have further complicated the situation.
“This is not just a diplomatic disagreement. Behind this tension lie energy routes, security interests, and a struggle for influence within the Islamic world. Türkiye stands out as a humanitarian and political power in the region, while Israel tries to protect its interests with the support of the West,” Dr. Ahmad Shahidov emphasized.
Dr. Ahmad Shahidov also drew special attention to Pakistan’s position. In his view, unlike other Muslim countries in the region, Pakistan — as a nuclear-armed state with significant military strength — plays an important role in these processes.
“Pakistan is a country with substantial influence and weight in the Islamic world. Especially in the Palestinian issue, its principled and determined stance and its capacity to affect regional and global developments set it apart. At present, Pakistan’s approach to developments in the Middle East is being closely watched,” he added.
Touching on Azerbaijan’s position, the expert noted that Baku maintains friendly relations with both Türkiye and Israel, and therefore tries to pursue a balanced policy.
“For Azerbaijan, this issue is both a political and moral matter. If the situation escalates into war, Azerbaijan will stand by its brotherly Türkiye. This stems from history, shared values, and national security interests,” he stressed.
Dr. Ahmad Shahidov believes that in the coming months, diplomatic and military processes in the region will intensify even further, and the clash of interests among major powers will lead to a new geopolitical situation.
“Major powers like the U.S., Russia, China, and the European Union will try to secure their interests in the region. This will affect both energy security and international trade routes. The global balance is on the verge of being disrupted,” he concluded.
