Turkey losing positive perception in Middle East
The numbers may reflect the controversial positions taken by Turkey on a number of regional developments. AP photo
Positive perceptions about Turkey in the Middle East have decreased of late, with the sharpest drops registered in Egypt and Syria, according to a poll released yesterday by the Turkey Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV). Despite this loss of popularity, Turkey is still seen as an important power in the region, with 60 percent of those polled supporting a greater regional role for Turkey, according to the study.
Conducted for the fifth time, the TESEV poll shows a considerable drop in Turkey’s popularity over the course of the last three years. While 78 percent of respondents had a positive view of Turkey in 2011, this ratio dropped to 69 percent in 2012, and to 59 percent in 2013.
The most recent poll was conducted in 16 regional countries between August and September via telephone interviews. Read more
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A new survey shows that positive perceptions of Turkey have decreased considerably across the region, with the biggest drops in Syria and Egypt
Conducted for the fifth time, the TESEV poll shows a considerable drop in Turkey’s popularity over the course of the last three years. While 78 percent of respondents had a positive view of Turkey in 2011, this ratio dropped to 69 percent in 2012, and to 59 percent in 2013.
The most recent poll was conducted in 16 regional countries between August and September via telephone interviews. Read more
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