"Reaffirming the U.S.-Turkey Relationship
by Nicole Mlade
December 17, 2004
The European Union (EU) has decided to open negotiations with Turkey and advance the country's ambition of becoming an EU member. This is good news for the United States, which stands to benefit from Turkey's accession. But as Turkey looks increasingly to Brussels, the United States should reaffirm its relationship with its longstanding ally.
Turkey, with one foot in Europe and another in Asia Minor, is an ally in the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) and partner in the war on terrorism. Turkey's economy has seen more than 16 percent growth in the last two years. The country also serves as an important example of the compatibility of democracy and secular Islam."
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