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March 25, 2012

Turkey's Internal Challenges

New York Times, New York Times

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In Istanbul and Ankara, high-rise apartments and office towers are changing the landscape. With recent economic growth rates that exceed those in many European countries, Turkey is often cited as a success story in a region in turmoil.

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