Erdogan's Libya strategy: Jump first, think later
By openly taking sides in Libya, Turkey could end up undermining the clout it believes it has gained in that country.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s approach to Libya has the hallmark of his general approach to foreign policy. Some seasoned diplomats call this a “jump first, think later” approach.
As was the case in Syria, his current Libya policy carries the risk of producing fewer long-term gains than expected, whatever the short-term gains may be.