Iraq scales back diplomatic relations with Turkey over criticism of interim government . Turkey expert Fadi Hakura says Turkish PM 's attempt to play leading role in Mideast has failed . Nuri al Maliki : Turkey at odds with most Turkish states , Algeria , Morocco , Jordan , Morocco , Morocco , Iraq , Syria . Similarly , a 2011 survey by Pew Research revealed that his favourability ratings as 78 per cent , 72 per cent and 64 per cent in Egypt , Jordan and Lebanon respectively . Despite change in circumstances , Turkey can not be ignored , says Hakura .
Iraq scales back diplomatic relations with Turkey over criticism of interim government . Turkey expert Fadi Hakura says Turkish PM 's attempt to play leading role in Mideast has failed . Nuri al Maliki : Turkey at odds with most Turkish states , Algeria , Morocco , Jordan , Morocco , Morocco , Iraq , Syria . Despite change in circumstances , Turkey can not be ignored , says Hakura .