By Mehmet Celebi
On September 12, 22 million Turks voted a resounding “Yes” and thus endorsed a constitutional amendment package that could open wider the door to democratization in the Middle East.
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Mehmet Celebi
Turkish reform, A Wake-Up Call for Israel
By Mehmet Celebi
On September 12, 22 million Turks voted a resounding “Yes,” and thus endorsed a constitutional amendment package that could open wider the door to democratization in the Middle East.
On September 12, Why NO Is NOT An Option For Turks In The Referendum
Turkey has reached a turning point in attempting to solidify its democratic foundations for its citizens. This defining moment has an “unintended direct consequence” for hundreds of millions in the region who for decades yearned for a suitable model for each of the region’s less than democratic countries...
Turkey still offers much on an Iran deal
By brokering a nuclear deal with Iran and offering to host potential talks with the European Union in Istanbul, Turkey has made itself even more indispensable to global politics, while giving the United Nations a much-needed opportunity to save face.
