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The World

Turkey’s role in Libya

Global Politics

Turkey had intended to oppose the intervention in Libya, despite the country’s membership in NATO. But then Ankara changed its mind and was on board, when the alliance agreed to take over the military effort. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Istanbul.

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