VOA: Turkey Agrees to Send Up to 3,000 Troops to Qatar Amid Gulf Diplomatic Crisis
WASHINGTON — Turkey's decision to send up to 3,000 troops to Qatar further cements their growing ties, but it virtually eliminates a possible role for Ankara to mediate between Qatar and the Gulf states that have decided to isolate it for alleged support of terrorism.
Both countries have found themselves increasingly isolated Turkey for the increasing authoritarian rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatar for its alleged financial support of extremist groups and growing ties with Iran, the main competitor to Saudi Arabia for power and influence in the region. Qatar denies the allegation.
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WNU Editor: The Qatar crisis is not a military crisis .... it is a diplomatic and political crisis. Turkey's deployment is for show .... and it is not going to change the situation on the ground, the politics and diplomacy that are in play right now .... and more importantly to those who live in Qatrar .... lifting the Saudi land blockade of Qatar.
More News On Turkey Deploying Troops To Qatar
Turkey to send troops to Qatar for stability, peace efforts -- Daily Sabah
Turkish soldiers coming for sake of region: Qatar -- Hurriyet Daily News
Erdogan ratifies Turkish troop deployment to Qatar -- RT
Turkey Approves Deploying Troops to Qatar -- Weekly Standard
Turkey to Send Troops to Qatar Amid Regional Diplomatic Crisis -- Sputnik
Turkey in ´difficult position´ over support for Qatar -- The International News
Analysis: Why is Turkey deploying troops to Qatar? -- Birce Bora, Al Jazeera
After rushing to Qatar's aid, Turkey may have to rethink its Mideast ties -- Fehim Tastekin, Al Monitor
