Turkey and the European Union
Relations between Turkey and the European Union have seldom been worse. Unless they improve, this strategically-crucial country may turn its back on Europe. David Barchard calls on the EU to give firmer assurances that Turkey is eligible for membership. He also points out that unless the Cyprus problem is resolved, relations between Greece and Turkey - and thus the EU and Turkey - are unlikely to get better. For its part Turkey needs to try harder to reform its administration, improve its human rights record and modernise its economy.
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