Atlantic Community:Global Must Read Article "A Turkish Model of Governance?"

Mustafa Akyol, The Daily Star | February 7, 2012

If Turkey is to become a good model for Muslim nations it must synthesize liberal democracy with its traditional religious values. ++ "Post-Islamism" does not imply a detachment from Islamic identity. ++ The AKP has matched its pro-Palestinian position with peaceful support for a two-state solution. ++ Increasing authoritarianism in the AKP emerges from the usual problems of Turkish politics. ++ The AKP's transformation to post-Islamism is meaningful to inexperienced Arab Islamists now entering an age of power.

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Sun, Feb 26th 2012, 22:57

Onur YILDIZ, Foreign Policy Institute in Ankara at Turkey, (1)

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Turkey has a big potential for its region by many divisions. It seems that the Turkey can be a good example for Middleastern countries which they are redefining their foreign policies and political positions. However, this article consists of a little controversial for the Turkey's democratical position.