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The position of Turkey on the 2011 crises in North Africa is unclear. In some cases the Turkish government has refrained from involvement while in others the response was more decisive. This tactic stemmed primarily from the vested interests of Turkey and its relations with different countries in the region. Turkey’s position at the time of the revolution in the countries of North Africa should not weaken its position on Tunisia and Egypt. However, it could lead to the loss of strong economic and political ties with Libya.