Istanbul: A glimpse into what a secular state can accomplish
June 2, 2013
Turkey- a melting pot found in a country with a majority of Muslim population. PHOTO: REUTERS
On a recent assignment, I had a few hours layover in Istanbul, en route to Pakistan. The human landscape at Ataturk Airport was thought-provoking. Over the past decade, Istanbul has been making rapid progress towards affirming its position as a modern-day international crossroads. A great place to witness this is at the city’s main airport, where you can spot people from all parts of the world and many different backgrounds. One pleasing aspect of this is that this melting pot is to be found in a country with a majority Muslim population.
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