Several Experts On The Middle East Concur

I Am Aware Of The Thesis That The United States Has Long Since Invested Exclusively In Stability And This Has Obviated Democratic Transformation In The Middle East.

Turkey's Path Toward Europe Started Back In 1959, Almost 50 Years Ago. But We Have Been Pushed To The Side Ever Since. Despite All The Hurdles We Will Not Deviate From Our Course Towards Europe –- Even By One Step.

The Us And The European Union Needs To Help In The Translation Of The Demand For Democracy Into A Political Will.

It Is Obvious That Putting The Arab-israeli Dispute On A Resolution Track Would Be An Important Element Of Overcoming The Confidence Problem In The Region.

A Confidence Problem Exists On The Part Of The People Of The Region Who Desire Democratic Rule In Principle, But Remain Suspicious Of Both The Fashion With Which Democratization Is Presented And The Purposes Of The Democratic World.