What is Turkey?

The Answer: Name a democratic, secular country that is majority muslim? There shouldn't be any question that the most important ally the United States has in the middle east (or anywhere at this moment) is Turkey. Turkey will play a critical role in deciding whether Iraqi Kurdistan remains a quasi-independent entity; Turkey will play a crucial role in stemming the tide of extremist muslim ideologies; Turkey will play a role in helping western democracies, especially European ones to integrate new muslim immigrants.



Just look at these freedom loving Turks, peacefully demonstrating in favor of maintaining their secular democracy. Sorry this blog doesn't have the $90.00 per image to clear them for use without the watermarks. I'm sure you um, get the picture though. All photos, Burak Kara, Getty (natch).