Russia and Turkey – strange 2009 bedfellows – or is it? Actually both stand to gain vis a vis the EU by playing in tandem on their western front while being also a link to their eastern fronts.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
The Czar Makes Up With the Sultan Analysis by Hilmi Toros ISTANBUL, Aug 12 (IPS) – Once the worst of enemies, involved in 12 wars in three centuries, Turkey and Russia have suddenly become the best of friends, forging strong bonds that could be a counterpoint to the European Union if it freezes Turkey out of full membership. The countries call their ties “multi-dimensional co-operation,” somewhat short of a “strategic partnership”, but that too may be in the
