Turkey: From a bridge to an island in the Mideast

A portrait of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsy is seen through a Turkish flag during a rally in Istanbul.

Story highlights

  • Egypt scales back diplomatic relations with Turkey over criticism of interim government
  • Turkey expert Fadi Hakura says Turkish PM's attempt to play leading role in Mideast has failed
  • Hakura: Turkey at odds with most Gulf Arab states, Algeria, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Iran, Iraq, Syria
  • Despite change in circumstances, Turkey cannot be ignored, says Hakura
Fadi Hakura
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