"U.S.-Turkish Alliance, French-Turkish Tensions
In the winter issue of the Washington Quarterly, Joshua Walker argues that despite the changing nature of U.S.-Turkish relations, the ruling AK party presents an 'ideal partner for the United States in the region.' The self-described party of 'Islamic Conservatism' was accepted by the Bush administration following its election victory in 2002, Walker writes, and has since successfully led a 'robust' program of economic development and democratic reform."
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