"Silencing the debate
TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
February 14, 2006
Turkey's journey with the European Union started more than four decades ago. In December, the country finally gained the right to open accession talks. However, there still remain questions about where Turkey 'belongs.'
Is it a genuine democracy that can be part of the European societies? Or should it accept that it will have to make substantial sacrifices if it continues to walk the path of joining Western countries in the EU -- sacrifices that could hurt its national interests and identity? "
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