"Turkey and France: Duel in the Middle East
Posted: 04/ 7/11 03:16 PM ET
Amid the upheaval of the Arab revolutions, states both near and far are competing for influence in the region. One country that sees its chance is Iran, long opposed to the old Arab order. Another is Turkey, perhaps Tehran's ultimate rival in the region. But the last few weeks have seen an unexpected new actor, although one with a long record in the Middle East -- France."
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