Erdogan to Attempt to Ease Gulf Tensions

The transcript discusses Turkish President Erdogan's upcoming visit to the Gulf, focusing on Turkey's role in the Qatar dispute. Turkey has supported Qatar by providing food, soldiers, and weapons, which has strained relations with Saudi Arabia. Erdogan aims to balance Turkey's interests by maintaining ties with both Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The discussion highlights Turkey's trade relations with Saudi Arabia and its support for the Muslim Brotherhood, which complicates its diplomatic efforts.

What is the primary reason for Erdogan's visit to the Gulf?

• To negotiate oil prices

• To discuss tourism opportunities

• To resolve the isolation of Qatar

• To strengthen military ties with Saudi Arabia

How has Turkey shown its support for Qatar?

• By providing food, soldiers, and weapons

• By imposing trade sanctions on Saudi Arabia

• By hosting peace talks in Ankara

• By withdrawing its embassy from Qatar

Why is Saudi Arabia an important partner for Turkey?

• It is a member of the European Union

• It is a major trade partner

• It shares a border with Turkey

• It has a large Turkish expatriate community

What is a potential source of tension between Turkey and Saudi Arabia?

• Turkey's military exercises in the Gulf

• Turkey's cultural exchanges with Iran

• Turkey's oil exports to Qatar

• Turkey's support for the Muslim Brotherhood

What is Turkey's approach to handling its relations with Qatar and Saudi Arabia?

• Playing a balancing act

• Ignoring the diplomatic tensions

• Choosing sides with Qatar

• Focusing solely on economic interests