Turkey's Erdogan calls on U.S. to extradite rival Gulen

[Berlin Expat]

1. "It doesn't seem clear to me what extraditable offence is involved here."

There isn't any. Erdogan has become his own worst enemy.

The AKP, whatever their faults, has shown remarkable astuteness in navigating Turkey through the financial crisis; their growth has been strong, and a good many Turks have a feeling of genuine national pride at the accomplishments over the course of the last decade.

Had Erdogan called it a day three years ago, he would have been remembered as one of the most effective leaders in the Turkish Republic's history.

Now, even his putative allies are becoming concerned that he has overstayed his welcome.