| Author (Person) | Walker, Joshua W. |
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| Publisher | German Marshall Fund of the United States |
| Series Title | Policy Brief |
| Series Details | June 2012 |
| Publication Date | June 2012 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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Will Turkey, a historic member of the West that has recently been included in the 'Rest,' still make its European anchor a priority over regional issues. Turkey’s strategic location is a fundamental reason for why the country is seen as a part of 'the Rest' as well as the 'West.' Yet the paradoxes in this Muslim-majority capitalist secular democracy are precisely why Turkey is critical for understanding the concept of a 'new' West that can go beyond its geographic and historical borders. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.gmfus.org/publications/stuck-between-“rest”-and-“west”-turkey-crossroads |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Northern Africa, Turkey |
