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January 16, 2012

France, Turkey Compete in Mideast

Soner Cagaptay, Bangkok Post

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As Egyptians and Tunisians vote to replace ousted despots and the Syrian government teeters on the brink, two old imperial powers are competing to exert their political influence over Arab countries in upheaval.

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