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...worries seriously about Ecevit hopping into the Soviet camp. For one thing, Turkey's conservative military chiefs???behind-the-throne powers who carefully monitor the country's civilian governments?are considered to be staunchly opposed to such an idea. But some NATO analysts fear that continued neglect of Turkish needs could drive the country toward a more neutral posture. They also note that prior to his departure for the U.S. Ecevit received a precedent-shattering visit from Soviet Chief of Staff Marshal Nikolai Ogarkov...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE MEDITERRANEAN: The West's Ragged Edge | 6/12/1978 | See Source »

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