Are Putin and Erdogan Too Much Alike to Compromise?

In the past decade, Putin and Erdogan often praised each other as they forged closer economic ties between their countries. As recently as December, Putin praised Erdogan as being a “man of strong character.” Just months earlier, in September 2014, Erdogan visited Moscow to help the Russian leader open one of the biggest mosques in Europe. Today, however, the past sympathy between the two leaders looks very likely to turn into enmity. And the same qualities that once made them friendly could play a key role in maintaining their hostility. Read More >>