Post by peterd on Nov 21, 2007 15:26:01 GMT -8
Coming Soon: Turkey’s Parallel Policies–One for Peace, One Against
Two conferences took place last week in Turkey. The first, held on November 13, 2007 in Ankara, was dedicated to advancing the peace process with the participation of Presidents Gul, Abbas, and Peres; the second, held on November 15 in Istanbul and titled "The Al-Quds Conference," was dedicated to support of jihadist organizations' quest for Jerusalem, with the participation of Islamist extremist leaders as well as AKP officials.
Two conferences took place last week in Turkey. The first, held on November 13, 2007 in Ankara, was dedicated to advancing the peace process with the participation of Presidents Gul, Abbas, and Peres; the second, held on November 15 in Istanbul and titled "The Al-Quds Conference," was dedicated to support of jihadist organizations' quest for Jerusalem, with the participation of Islamist extremist leaders as well as AKP officials.