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Though such inconsistencies may cast suspicions on Turkey's objectivity, diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz said Turkey is in a unique position to mediate.

Turkey Steps Up to Mediate in Libya Crisis 2011

Ankara's strong support for the Libyan opposition brings it in line with its Western allies, according to Turkish diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz.

Turkey Backing Libyan Opposition 2011

Such a stance plays well in Turkey, which remains deeply suspicious of Western military intervention in Muslim countries, according to diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz of the Turkish daily Milliyet.

Turkey Wary at Fellow NATO Member France's 'Prominent Role' in Libya 2011

Though such inconsistencies may cast suspicions on Turkey's objectivity, diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz said Turkey is in a unique position to mediate.

Turkey Steps Up to Mediate in Libya Crisis 2011

Such a stance plays well in Turkey, which remains deeply suspicious of Western military intervention in Muslim countries, according to diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz of the Turkish daily Milliyet.

Turkey Wary at Fellow NATO Member France's 'Prominent Role' in Libya 2011

But with the U.N. Security Council unanimously supporting sanctions against Libya, and the deepening crisis in Libya fueling growing calls for even tougher action, diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz says Turkey is finding itself increasingly isolated.

Turkey Opposes Sanctions Against Libya, Contradicting its Western Allies 2011

Diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz says the fact that his visit will only last a few hours is an indication of how poor relations between the two countries are.

French President's Brief Visit to Turkey Reflects Strained Ties 2011

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Celtics trade Kendrick Perkins, Nate Robinson to Thunder for Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic 2011

But with the U.N. Security Council unanimously supporting sanctions against Libya, and the deepening crisis in Libya fueling growing calls for even tougher action, diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz says Turkey is finding itself increasingly isolated.

Turkey Opposes Sanctions Against Libya, Contradicting its Western Allies 2011

Though such inconsistencies may cast suspicions on Turkey's objectivity, diplomatic correspondent Semih Idiz said Turkey is in a unique position to mediate.

Turkey Steps Up to Mediate in Libya Crisis 2011