"Why Turkey Matters To The U.S.
Melik Kaylan, 03.17.09, 12:00 AM EDT
Obama will need all of his diplomatic skills in Ankara.
President Obama's upcoming state visit to Turkey on March 30 brings up the question: Why is Turkey important? What benefits accrue to the U.S. and its global strategy to have Turkey on board, and what is lost by the absence thereof? Yes, yes, NATO ally, moderate Islamic democracy, bridge between Europe and Asia, but what in practical terms does it all mean?"
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