"Above the Fray: Why Turkey and Israel need each other
By ALON BEN-MEIR
12/03/2010 14:48
Both countries have made mistakes, assuming a zero-sum posture that will serve neither’s national interests.
Turkey’s rise to prominence, especially in the past decade, is impressive. Ankara pursued domestic and foreign policy initiatives consistent with the size of its population, geostrategic location, Western orientation and potential for development. One of the factors behind its recent boisterous behavior is its rising position in the post-9/11 world. Turkey has benefited greatly from its status as a NATO member, with the largest standing military and one of the 20 largest global economies."
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