Thursday, 19 April 2007

Turkey’s EU Adventure: A Blueprint for Paving Way of Democracy in Middle East?

Arzu Celalifer Ekinci

Both the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) want to bring democracy and stabilization to the Middle East region. As it has been proven in the recent Iraqi case, it is so clear that they cannot realize their aim by military movements and imposition. Trying to force or "rush" democracy on Middle Eastern countries is impractical and counterproductive. Western countries shall recognize the differences between east and west cultures and also understand that the term of democracy will not have the same evolution period in that region. So that; a model country likes Turkey, who has managed to be a secular government and also a bridge between these two cultures would be great instrument. Despite of the multi voices such as Liberians, Conservatives, Socialists, Nationalists and also Fundamentalists in Turkey, it is a democratic and secular country.................

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