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e capability to run governments wisely and well. That proved to be half-true in the case of Turkey's AK Party: Until fairly recently Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whatever mistakes he might make, seemed to be governing Turkey in a reasonably effective and reasonably democratic way. But over time, the bloom i

might make, seemed to be governing Turkey in a reasonably effective and reasonably democratic way. But over time, the bloom is off that rose. Mr. Erdogan's government has arrested journalists, supported dubious prosecutions against political enemies, threatened hostile media outlets and cracked down

t Syria will require more than cruise missiles Eliot A. Cohen Article 4. The Wall Street Journal The Failed Grand Strategy in the Middle East Walter Russell Mead Article 5. NYT Adrift on the Nile Bill Keller EFTA_R1_00441447 EFTA01964608 Article 6. The National Interest Arab Spring or Islamic Spring?

more than a dramatic event. This is history on the march; keep your eyes on Egypt for the next few weeks. EFTA00586776 l, The Daily Beast The Erdogan Doctrine Owen Matthews September 12, 2011 -- When it comes to bashing Israel, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is an old hand. He was a

TA00586776 l, The Daily Beast The Erdogan Doctrine Owen Matthews September 12, 2011 -- When it comes to bashing Israel, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is an old hand. He was at it even before he took power in March 2003, castigating the Israeli Defense Force for breaking Palestinians' heads in the

12 September, 2011 Article 1. NYT Palestinian Statehood Editorial Article 2. The American Interest Israeli Embassy: The Egyptian Bastille? Walter Russell Mead Article 3. Article 4. Article 5. The Daily Beast The Erdocian Doctrine Owen Matthews Wall Street Journal Congress's Power Play Over Jerusale

as buddies with the Turkish prime minister Tayyip Erdogan, and is a good friend of the former Italian lead

public debt per capita, the Prairie State "has been doing back flips on a high wire, without a net," according to the report. Political scientist Walter Russell Mead summed up the sad results of these findings at The American Interest: "Illinois politicians, including the present president of the United States,

n Kinzer Article 3 The Financial Times Why Syria will get away with it Gideon Rachman Article 4. The American Interest The Conservative Revolutionary Walter Russell Mead Article 5 NYT Iran Without Nukes Roger Cohen Article 6 NATIONAL REVIEW Interview with - Francis Fukuyama Matthew Shaffer Article 7. Project Syndicate

nt democracy and a major force in the Middle East, the Caucasus, North Africa, the Balkans, and beyond. The election was a triumph for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has presided over his country's remarkable transformation. His party won more votes than all other parties combined, making him the first Turkis

ojects that will strengthen Turkey and help calm the world's most volatile region. Syrians who are racing toward Turkey in search of refuge represent Erdogan's most immediate challenge. Turkey has become not just a safe haven, but a model for what many Arabs would like to see their countries become. This m