TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY

Turkish analysts are noting that Erdogan is lagging in the polls on next June’s general elections, and everyone is wondering what means he might employ in order to remain in power.

The problem is that despite various indications Turkey’s next moves remain unknown because we have not yet learned to read them properly.

Turkish policy - or “provocative behaviour” as Athens terms it - should under no circumstances act as a hindrance in pursuing a bilateral dialogue.