Weekly Tracker: Sep 28-Oct 4

TURKEY - Report 28 Sep 2014 by Murat Ucer and Atilla Yesilada

Executive Summary In an unexpected and breathtaking change of heart, President Erdogan converted from reluctant coalition partner in the war against ISIS to eager counter-jihadist. Just how thorough his conversion is, will be seen this week when the AKP government submits two motions (bills) to parliament to receive authorization for military action abroad. We think it is too early for a ground operation against ISIS, but even a bigger and more daunting contribution will be expected from Ankara: To seal-shut the Syrian border to severe the lifeline of ISIS. AKP’s new-found zeal to fight ISI...

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