Abu Hakura says Turkey has abandoned its friendship with Syria in favor of protests . He says the change in position is unsurprising , given Turkey 's lack of strategic ties to Syria . He says Turkey 's Prime Minister Erdogan lost no time in dealing with Syria 's anti - Assad masses .
Fadi Hakura says Turkey has abandoned its friendship with Syria in wake of violence . He says the change in position is unsurprising , given Turkey 's lack of strategic links to Syria . He says Turkey 's Prime Minister Erdogan lost no time in siding with Syria 's anti-Assad masses .