"Turkey runs hot and cold
By Andrew Novo
Autumn has proved a busy season for Turkey as the nation of more than 76 million continues to establish itself as a regional hegemon while pursuing a policy of 'no problems with neighbors'. While the process of reconciling with neighbors - a tenuous agreement with Armenia, de-mining the border with Syria, a new energy deal with Russia and open amity with Iran - is yielding results, 'no problems with neighbors' may mean new problems with old friends."
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