Jean Marcou, emeritus professor at Sciences Po Grenoble-UGA, researcher at CERDAP2 (Grenoble), and associate researcher at IFEA (Istanbul), EISMENA (Paris), and FMES (Toulon), analyses here Turkey’s ambiguous position, navigating between its relations with Ukraine, Russia, and Western powers, while seeking to strengthen its regional influence and resolve the Kurdish issue. He highlights the strategic and diplomatic challenges Ankara faces.