Temporary restrictions in place to protect public order, government says; rules for Turkish journalists among world’s strictest, according to watchdog groups
Allegations that Ankara has been supporting Islamic State activities are finding little traction among Western governments
Operation may help silence criticism that Ankara has not done enough to battle Islamic State militants in Syria
Some 12,000 soldiers and police will be deployed, and an around-the-clock air defense system will be in place for Antalya meetings
'Once again there is a partner for Washington in Ankara,' one analyst notes — and yet, the nations' aims on Syria could collide
