"Effect of Turkish Accession on EU's Migration Problem
View: Dr. Mehmet Ozcan
Will Turkey Makes the Problem Worse?
Turkish-EU relations, in their 45th year now, are recently in a vicious circle of whether a date will be given or not. However, the decisions that will be taken in the December Summit and afterwards need to be closely scrutinized in terms of their repercussions. The December Summit decision and the ensuing process, which will judge whether Turkey is 'included' or will continue to be 'excluded' - 'alienated' to be more exact, shall constitute one of the watershed events of history. Turkey, bordering the hotspot of the clash of civilizations, with its Moslem populace, its secular and democratic system of government, can enlighten the region. However, should Brussels once again shut the doors on its face, the rage and following instability will lead Turkey to annihilate the current level of cooperation. "
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