"Turkey could be a beacon to the Islamic world: that's why it must be admitted to the EU
By Liam Fox
'Without Ataturk we would be just like Iran.' The words of one young politician I met recently in Ankara reflect the widespread sentiment held by many Turks.
They believe that the foresight of the founding father of the modern Turkish state, Kemal Ataturk, created the conditions that allowed Turkey to develop as a democratic and secular country in stark contrast to some of its neighbours. In the areas of defence co-operation, human rights improvements and economic liberalisation, its development continues apace."
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