What challenges do Turkey, Egypt face in restoring ties?

After years of animosity, Turkey and Egypt are working to restore ties.

Diplomatic relations collapsed in 2013 when Egypt’s current president led a military coup that overthrew democratically elected leader Mohamed Morsi.

Turkey has since taken in a number of Muslim Brotherhood figures who fled Egypt.

Ten years later, attempts to mend their relationship could have widespread repercussions across the region, damaging political ties, presidential elections and economies.

But what challenges do they face? And what does it mean for the region?

Presenter: Tom MacRae

Guests:

Yusuf Alabarda – Security expert at the Political, Economic and Social Research Foundation

Helin Sari Ertem – Associate Professor of International Relations at Istanbul Medeniyet University

Khalil al-Anani – Senior fellow at Arab Center Washington, DC