Jon Gorvett

In Turkey-Russia relations, both sides generally try to keep things cordial, Prof Turan of Bilgi University told EurasiaNet. Turkey has nothing to gain from exploiting the problems Russia has with its internal unity.

An election could produce an unexpected result. The hope of the business and financial elite, along with many members of the urban middle class, is that Cem, Dervis and Ozkan, will form a dream team party to unite the center.