Will G-20 summit improve Erdogan’s international image?
Europe’s need for Turkey’s cooperation in the refugee crisis is forcing EU leaders to moderate their tone against Erdogan’s undemocratic ways.
Eyes will be on the Turkish resort city of Antalya on Nov. 15 where an impressive list of world leaders, headed by US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, will gather at the 10th meeting of G-20 countries for talks held under the shadow of the Syrian crisis. Turkey, which has held the G-20’s term presidency since December 2014, is hosting the summit.
The gathering will provide President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an opportunity to engage in some international grandstanding after he strengthened his hand following the recent electoral victory of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which he once led.
