Turkey’s unlikely westward turn 

Turkey’s sudden desire to ‘turn a new page’ in its western relations comes as a surprise. But what is behind is an apparent change of heart which has to do with the country’s deteriorating economy, writes Robert Ellis.

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Turkey's sudden desire to 'turn a new page' in its western relations comes as a surprise. But what is behind the apparent change of heart, asks Robert Ellis. [EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ]

Robert Ellis 09-02-2021 12:52 6 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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