Erdogan’s reset with Egypt and the Gulf won’t be smooth
The Turkish president wants a change in relations, but his efforts are seen as the result of a failed regional strategy and poor ties with the Biden administration.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to bury the hatchet with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but it won’t be easy.
Erdogan is pushing the reconciliation; Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi are in receive mode.
They assess Erdogan’s moves are the result of a failed and weak hand, including poor relations with the Biden administration.
"Turkey’s overtures mark a sharp U-turn," writes Amberin Zaman. "Erdogan’s claims for leadership of the Muslim world are looking decidedly bruised."
