"Turkey at the Turning Point
Barry Rubin
March 13, 2007
Let's talk about two key issues concerning Turkey. First, what direction is that extremely important country going? Second, why are U.S.-Turkish relations about to face a very serious crisis?
In April, Turkey will choose a new president. In November, it will pick a new parliament. If Prime Minister Erdogan wants to be president, it is hard to see who is going to stop him. The Justice and Development (AKP) party government is in a very strong position, with the opposition parties still very much divided, unable to offer a common program or a single inspiring or charismatic leader."
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