Egypt 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 . Comment: Turkey at odds with most Gulf Arab states , Algeria , Israel , Jordan , Morocco , Iran , Iraq , Syria . Despite change in circumstances , Turkey can not be ignored , says Hakura .
Egypt 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 . Hakura : Turkey at odds with most Gulf Arab states , Algeria , Israel , Jordan , Morocco , Iran , Iraq , Syria . Despite change in circumstances , Turkey can not be ignored , says Hakura .