Turkey: The New Ottoman Empire?
By Aron Lamm Epoch Times Staff Created: Aug 30, 2011 Last Updated: Aug 30, 2011
With a newfound economic and political self-confidence, Turkey’s regional importance has been growing steadily in recent years. The current government has been reconnecting with its Islamic heritage and neighbors, while still keeping its traditionally close ties to the West. But while Western governments seems largely confident that Turkey will remain a trustworthy ally, some commentators see the emergence of a potentially hostile, Islamic superpower.
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