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The conversation shifts to the United States' strategic involvement in the region, particularly regarding the fight against ISIS and Erdogan's recent military actions. Keane highlights that the U.S. has taken measures to mitigate the resurgence of ISIS, targeting 75 locations believed to harbor the group. However, tensions with Turkey, particularly under President Erdogan, complicate these efforts, as Erdogan has targeted forces supported by the U.S. This issue was previously navigated during the Trump administration and presents a renewed challenge for the Biden administration.