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Elections, Strategy and Turks

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In one of our previous issues our Washington, D.C. correspondent Ali Günertem flagged a largely overlooked topic. Ali pointed out that Turks resident in the USA had to review their usual strategy in light of the upcoming November elections.

June 15, 2008
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Global Growing Pains

Ali Günertem
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One the most important issues that has recently arisen in the US presidential election is the slumping economy and the negative effects of competition brought about by globalization. It may come as a surprise to some that polling shows both Democratic and Republican voters' primary concern is no longer the Iraq War and its negative results but rather the economy.

June 15, 2008
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Written by Ali Gunertem

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The Awakening in Ankara

Prof. Faruk Sen
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As a result of the pressure from the non-governmental organizations in Europe, and also since the Turkish press’s European correspondents have been keeping track of the issue, the Ankara government has taken action in order to give voting rights to the Turkish citizens that live abroad.

March 15, 2007
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Written by Prof. Faruk Sen

The Door to Europe for Turkish Investors: North Rhine Westphalia

Prof. Faruk Sen
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It’s important to inform Turkish businessmen who plan to open businesses in the US market about the business possibilities in a nearer geographic area, to add an alternative perspective.

January 15, 2007
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Written by Prof. Faruk Sen

Europe and Islam after 9/11

Prof. Faruk Sen
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The world, which saw the ruins of the Twin Towers five years ago, today has become a completely place, with changed conceptions of security and strengthened prejudices. The days following 9/11 brought the world to a distinct balancing point from which there is no return.

October 15, 2006
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Written by Prof. Faruk Sen

The Turks of Europe and America

By Prof. Faruk Sen - Germany
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The history of Turkish immigration to Europe just reached its 45th anniversary mark. The overall number of Turkish immigrants worldwide is only surpassed by the 25 million Chinese, the 20 million Indians, and the Jews (exact numbers are not available) who have left their home countries.

June 15, 2006
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Written by Prof. Faruk Sen

The Turkish Culture in Europe and the European Turks

Prof. Dr. Faruk Sen
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The number of our people living within the boundaries of European Union has exceeded 4 million 20 thousand. Today the importance of our intellectuals has increased. While in Germany 36 thousand students are attending universities, the number of students continuing their education in European Union has reached the threshold of 50 thousand.

May 15, 2006
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Written by Prof. Faruk Sen

Hirsi Ali Moves to U.S.

Yasin Yagcı
Holland, until recently, was known as ‘the most tolerant country’ in the world; however, due to the political and social upheavals that have taken place in the last few years, the country is about to lose this title.

October 15, 2006
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Written by Yasin Yagci

When You Cannot Sweep the Dirt Under the Carpet Anymore

Yasin Yağcı - Netherland
The recent revolt of foreign youth in Paris, which is considered the capital of European civilization, has now been suppressed, even though it first spread to some of the other European Union countries and especially to Belgium.

March 15, 2006
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Written by Yasin Yagci

Europe Moving Towards A Police State

Yasin Yağcı – Holland
Fear must be one of the hardest emotions for a human being to deal with. It constricts you, and steals your courage away. What could be the psychology of a person who has no courage or self confidence?

August 15, 2005
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Written by Yasin Yagci

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Europe, in the Claws of Unemployment

Yasin Yagcı - Holland
The European Union, which has not had the influence desired in the international arena, especially when compared to the number of its member states and its potential, is trying to find a way out from its current economic crisis.

July 15, 2005
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Written by Yasin Yagci

"Why did We Expel the Turks from Vienna if We Were to Welcome them Later"

Yasin Yağcı
Progress report on Turkey was finally released by the European Commission. Although it is basically a recommendation letter, it was regarded as a manifestation of victory in Turkey.

April 15, 2005
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Written by Yasin Yagci

Time to Go Home

Yasin Yağcı – The Netherlands
Most Turks who took up the European adventure were planning to return to their homeland in a few years time. Things ended up in a much different way, though. Most newcomers embraced Europe as their new land. Their children, even grandchildren were born and grew up in their new countries. For the later generations, Europe was the homeland.

November 15, 2004
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Written by Yasin Yagci

A Political Game

Ali Günertem -
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In my previous column I expressed my thoughts regarding the so-called Armenian Bill in the American Congress. I also shared my opinions on how an issue that is so historically central to Turkey was so easily manipulated by the internal politics of America.

February 15, 2008
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Written by Ali Gunertem

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