"Erdogan's calculated Syrian affront
By M K Bhadrakumar
The Turkish leadership has chosen to be extremely assertive about developments in Syria in a calculated move to ride international concern. But Damascus has brusquely snubbed Ankara. The two sides match each other in assertiveness. For Turkey, pressing ahead means intervention in Syria. Backing off involves loss of face. "
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