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In The Media
Turkey at the Political and Geographic Nexus
Turkey has experienced rising influence, but struggles with internal divides. Currently, it is dealing with regional developments in pursuing peace with the PKK and Israel.
By Marc Pierini
Published on Apr 4, 2013
Source: China Radio International's Beyond Beijing
Speaking on China Radio International’s Beyond Beijing, Carnegie’s Marc Perini discussed Turkey’s rising influence and the country’s struggles with internal divides. He addressed its recent regional developments in pursuing peace with the PKK and Israel. Turning to the domestic front and looking at Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s effort to build infrastructure in poorer areas of Turkey, Pierini stated that Erdoğan’s “main concern has been to bring about social and economic progress to the whole of Turkey.”
About the Author
Marc Pierini
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Pierini is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where his research focuses on developments in the Middle East and Turkey from a European perspective.
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Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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