The Role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Military Applications in the Middle East: How Iran-Israel Conflict Affects Turkey's National Security and Regional Stability

Abstract

This study analyzes the unification of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military approaches, specifically focus on its role in the Israel-Iran dispute, its effect on Turkey’s national security, and wider consequences for Middle Eastern region balancing and stability. As Israel’s modern usage of AI, like in missile defense functions, the Iron Dome and also the predictive intelligence for anti-terrorism, reflects its strategic interests of maintaining technological influence. Conversely, Iran recruit AI in the cyber functions, drone warfare, and also missile aiming to offset Israel’s benefits and assert regional dominance. Using a qualitative research approach, this method reflects on the government official reports, academic journals, and expert information to explore the interconnectedness of the AI innovative technologies and their impact on neighboring states such as Turkey. The findings focus on AI's dual impact as a stabilizing, balance and also destabilizing force, highlighting ethical issues and as well regulatory gaps. Recommendations focuses on developing regional structure and collaborative efforts to govern the AI installation, ensuring its responsible usage to promote sustainable peace, balancing and also stability in the conflict prone region of Middle East