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2011-08-11 Africa Horn

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Posted by Steve White 2011-08-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Apparently Erdogan is attempting a "Turkey as a leader among Moslems" campaign. The question is whether he's playing it for Iran, Europe, the U.S., or Saudi Arabia.

Posted by Pappy 2011-08-11 15:09|| 2011-08-11 15:09|| Front Page Top

#2 The question is whether he's playing it for Iran, Europe, the U.S., or Saudi Arabia.

Pappy, my sense is that he is playing for himself and the home audience. That's how he sees the world, and the improved Turkish economy and his party's control feed his pretentions. Never mind that in the old days he never would have been allowed beyond the bounds of his home village, Now he sees regional hegemony approaching. After all, Israel has felt his wrath, Assad the Younger has been scolded, the Palestinians loudly hope for a visit from the foreign minister, he is protecting brotherly Iran, and the generals just resigned. Thus the favour of Heaven is demonstrated.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-08-11 16:55|| 2011-08-11 16:55|| Front Page Top

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