Turkey’s not so splendid isolation

Turkey is in a bind. It is on the losing side of the war in Syria and engaging in an increasingly bloody fight with the Kurds. Domestic politics are becoming ever more fraught and the human rights situation is steadily deteriorating. It also feels isolated in a troubled region. The spat with Russia continues and Moscow shows no sign of wanting to normalise relations.

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ESO: Background information: International Summit: Meeting of the EU heads of state or government with Turkey, Brussels, 7 March 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/international-summit-meeting-of-the-eu-heads-of-state-or-government-with-turkey-brussels-7-march-2016/

ESO: Background information: Judy Asks: Is Erdoğan Destroying Turkey? http://www.europeansources.info/record/judy-asks-is-erdogan-destroying-turkey/

ESO: Background Information: Istanbul Bombing Reflects Whirlwind of Regional Challenges Overwhelming Turkey http://www.europeansources.info/record/istanbul-bombing-reflects-whirlwind-of-regional-challenges-overwhelming-turkey/

SETA: Opinion, 12.03.16: Turkey's Plan on the Refugee Deal Leaves EU Under Stress http://setav.org/en/turkeys-plan-on-the-refugee-deal-leaves-eu-under-stress/opinion/36984

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