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Turkey, Israel, U.S.: A Careful Balancing Act

Jul 9, 2010 | 15:30 GMT

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Summary

As the United States withdraws its forces from Iraq, it is expecting a re-emerging Turkey to be a force of stability in the region. This U.S. interest in a stable Turkish power fits well with Ankara's own ambitions to become a major global player. Turkish goals, however, require that it move away from its decades-old relationship with Israel and take a much tougher stance against its traditional ally. And this makes the U.S. challenge in the region even more daunting as it tries to engage in a careful balancing act between the two.

A deteriorating relationship between Turkey and Israel is complicating matters for the United States....

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