Turkey is again attempting to assert itself in the Middle East. The former Islamic caliphate has downgraded relations with Israel and expelled Israeli diplomats from the country. Prime Minister Erdogan continues to control this country on religious grounds rather than secular grounds as has been the method used since they were on the losing side in World War I. Watch for this Prime Minister, as part of his AK party, to attempt even more power grabs in this part of the world.
See CNN International for more information. Even the more left leaning CNN does not fall for Turkey's attempts to blame Israel for the troubles it is seeing.
