Friday, May 04, 2007

American Chronicle: A Secular, Religious or Universal Turkey: An Analysis

"A Secular, Religious or Universal Turkey: An Analysis

Rizwan Ghani
May 3, 2007

If viewed realistically religion and secularism are being used for political purposes in Turkey. Interestingly the country has embarked on the road to stronger economy on modern lines. And ironically, a party with religious ties has beat secular opponents in economic governance.

In wake of annulment of first round of presidential election by country’s constitutional court Turkey’s ruling AK party by seeking general election’s has averted a standoff with country’s secular elite including military."

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