Friday, October 17, 2008

Opinion: U.S. could learn a thing or two from Turkey's soft-power diplomacy - San Jose Mercury News

"Opinion: U.S. could learn a thing or two from Turkey's soft-power diplomacy

By Trudy Rubin
Article Launched: 10/16/2008 08:00:00 PM PDT

ANKARA, Turkey — Americans who explore the wonders of Istanbul rarely visit Turkey's capital, deep in the plains of Anatolia. Ankara is known mainly for two things: a stunning museum that highlights Turkey's ancient Anatolian past, and the vast hilltop mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey's founder, whose stern face is visible on huge banners throughout the city."

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