Saturday, May 25, 2013

Turkey puts a new paradigm in play

Turkey puts a new paradigm in play
By Omer Aslan

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A new paradigm is in play in Turkey as the "Kurdish peace process" gains traction and Turkey's willing involvement in the Syrian crisis continues. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government seeks to turn the tables on what many see as major regional crisis into an opportunity not to be missed for Turkey's momentous renewal; a "new Turkey" for a "new Middle East".

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