Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Washington today for a summit with US President Donald Trump which could well prove crucial to the security of not only the Middle East, but also Europe. However, officials in both Washington and Ankara are bracing themselves for any eventuality.
On a personal level, the bonds between Mr Erdogan and Mr Trump remain strong, largely because the two share some key personal traits.
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