Hagia Sophia stunts cannot solve Erdogan’s problems

Source:Ekathemerini Date:01Jun2020

Where does Erdogan stand today concerning attempts to reconquer Hagia Sophia? The latest developments show that two senior figures, Erbas and Altun, have replaced Arinc as Erdogan’s surrogate advocates for Hagia Sophia. While they continue to make suggestive comments about Hagia Sophia arousing excitement amongst Erdogan’s core supporters who share his Islamist outlook, Erdogan keeps his silence not to risk further the turbulent relations with Turkey’s Western allies and Russia.