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Turkey | Troubles ahead | Economist.com

"Troubles ahead

Oct 19th 2006 | ISTANBUL
From The Economist print edition
There may be serious fall-out from Turkey's present poor relationship with both the European Union and America
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“THERE'S a lot of talk these days of a train-wreck later this year bringing Turkey's negotiations for membership [of the European Union] to a shuddering halt. Is this exaggeration? Or just brinksmanship? Neither, I fear. The danger is real.” These valedictory words from the outgoing British ambassador, Sir Peter Westmacott, reflect a growing concern over Turkey's relationship with the EU."

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