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Turkey’s Policies Defied By Latest Twists in Syria

Turkey seems to be on the wrong side of events in Egypt and Syria.

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan speaks during
 the presentation by the Istanbul 2020 committee as a candidate to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, in Buenos Aires September 7, 2013. The IOC will elect the winning city from candidates Istanbul, Madrid, and Tokyo on Saturday afternoon at their 125th Session in the Argentine capital.  REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool  (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS) - RTX13BCO
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks in Buenos Aires to lobby for Istanbul as host of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sept. 7, 2013. — REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool

Developments in the Middle East continue to defy Ankara’s expectations for the region.

The Erdogan government is expressing dissatisfaction over efforts to bring around a negotiated compromise with the Assad regime. It's also dissatisfied to see the Egyptian military strengthens its grip on power, while increasing the pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood with support from regional Arab powers.

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