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Turkey, the Region, and the West after the Elections

American newspapers lead the new angle of biased critisim on Turkey. Such a shame because Ankara has proven to be an independant regional influence in the Middle East, with its own brand of soft power diplomacy.

A Shameless Secretary General versus Freedom Flotilla 2

A year after Israel's violent attack on the first aid flotilla, it has failed to keep its promise to end the blockade of Gaza, where the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. The second flotilla planned this year will again try to ease conditions, amid the failure of political actors to bring any real change to the situation.

Can a Security Council "Coalition of the Unwilling" Defy Washington's Sanctions Crusade?

Sanctions that don't work vs. diplomacy that does

Renewed U.S. efforts to bring sanctions against Iran are more backlash for being snubbed in favour of a tripartite deal with Turkey and Brazil than they are about nuclear proliferation. A UN Security Council coalition may be able to block U.S. pressure for sanctions that would only punish Iranian civilians.

Turkish Mayor Acquitted on Misconduct Charges...

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For Giving Citizens Free Water
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Jennifer Hattam
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The mayor of a Turkish town has escaped charges of "misconduct" and "abuse of power" stemming from his decision to provide up to 10 tons of water free of charge to district residents.

Turkey's government plans sweeping water privatisation in run-up to World Water Forum in Istanbul

In March 2009 the Turkish government will host the fifth World Water Forum against a backdrop of what is probably the most sweeping water privatisation programme in the world. As well as privatizing water services, the government plans to sell of rivers and lakes.

Susan George: ABD için Avrupa’nın önemi kalmadı

Murat Aktaş

PARİS (30.01.2008)- Avrupa’daki en önemli muhalif hareketlerden ATTAC’ın da kurucularından olan Amerikalı politolog Susan George, yaklaşmakta olan Amerika’daki seçimleri ve ABD dışpolitikasını ANF’ye değerlendirdi.

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