UN Turkey Relations
US State Department Director Douglas Hengel, Office of Southeastern European Affairs gave a briefing on his recent trip to Turkey and his observations of the Turkish elections held on November 3rd. ... Erdogen understands one thing and that is that they can not remain in power unless they democratize Turkey and implement reforms that the European Union would like to see in Turkey. ... Turkey’s economic situation make it difficult for the EU to proceed with accession negotiations with Turkey in the near future. ... Another international affairs issue that Turkey and the AKP faces is the possibility of war in Iraq.