"Turkey’s Democratic Dilemma
The intensification of the Kurdish conflict
By Per Persson (for Safe Democracy)
Per Persson writes on how the Kurdish conflict presents a major obstacle to Turkey’s democratization process and subsequent admittance into the EU. Due to the War in Iraq and regional security concerns, the fighting between Kurdish activists and Turkish military has intensified in recent years. Yet, in Persson’s opinion, it is the process of democratization, and not the ends of joining the EU, that matters most to Turkey’s future. Even if Turkey decides against membership in the EU, the process of fighting its tradition of intolerance and human rights abuses, and strengthening its democratic institutions will be greatly beneficial for the country and its minorities."
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