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1/19/09

Simon Tisdall: Turkey has a decisive role in world events. But is the EU listening?

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"Turkey's decisive role
After its mediation efforts in the Middle East, Turkey's influence is expanding. But will it ever be accepted by the EU?
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* Simon Tisdall

Turkey's value to Europe and the US as a close partner helping manage regional problems has been re-emphasised by the Gaza crisis. As the fighting threatened to spin out of control, Turkish diplomats showed they could reach parts other diplomats cannot by talking directly to the senior Hamas leader, Khaled Meshal, in Damascus."

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