The Takeaway: April 15, 2020

Highlights: COVID 19 Update: Erdogan deepens military role in Syria; ‘The people have not been merciful’ in Egypt; Region can’t bank on Gulf banks for bailout. Also: Erdogan in no rush to deploy Russian missile defense; Houthis look to expand reach beyond Yemen; and more!
Turkish soldiers stand on top of tanks near the Turkish-Syrian border in Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer - RC163A321330
Turkish soldiers stand on top of tanks near the Turkish-Syrian border in Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 15, 2019. - Reuters/Murad Sezer
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