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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Why US, Europe need more coordinated approach to Middle East, Muslim world | csmonitor.com

"Why US, Europe need more coordinated approach to Middle East, Muslim world

By Ghassan Rubeiz | csmonitor.com

WASHINGTON � In the Middle East, everything is connected. It's hard to you solve a problem in one country without solving a similar problem in the country next door.
That's why the futures of Iran, Turkey, Israel and the Palestinian territories are so important to consider.
The people of Iran, Turkey and the Palestinian territories are at different stages of democracy. Each faces different challenges in becoming a full democracy. These three strategic Muslim nations and areas can either fall back into full autocracy or move forward toward a more open, mature government. And make no mistake: whatever change happens to one is likely to be echoed in surrounding countries."

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