"Turkish Uncertainties
As a true transition country Turkey is full of puzzles.
Its elitist secular bourgeoisie, including the military, blocks internal reforms and is lukewarm about an eventual EU membership. It defends its privileged place in Turkish society. The more religious middle class is the driving force behind overdue political and social changes, which an Islamic party pursues vigorously. It is also in favour of joining the EU."
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