Turkey’s role in the project for a transformation of US global power

US president Obama’s most recent statement on his support of Turkey’s accession into the European Union is a clear enunciation of the value of Turkey in the medium and long term schema of US foreign policy.
“I’ve said publicly that I think Turkish membership in the EU would be important,” said Obama during a joint press [...]

News in Brief: 8 June 2009

A brief list of news clippings for the day:
March 14 coalition retains majority after parliamentary elections. Lebanon’s opposition conceded defeat against the March 14 coalition in pivotal polls Sunday after weeks of fierce campaigning… The opposition source said the March 14 coalition is expected to ensure between 69 and 70 seats in the 128 parliament. [...]