Conflicts between Islamism, secularism and other domestic "isms" far from over in TurkeyMay 2, 2007 - 19:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am not on the EU admission committee, but it seems to me that Turkey is going through another fundamental identity crisis," Van Krikorian, Co-chair of the Turkish Armenian Reconciliation Commission (TARC) said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "I know I would be pleased if it emerges as an EU country one in which principles of tolerance are observed. But, we should be aware of the risks if it does not. For example, after the initial outpouring of sympathy following Hrant Dink's assassination, we have seen some ugly developments. The conflicts between Islamism, secularism, and other domestic "isms" are far from over. Turkey's policies with respect to the fluid future of Iraq and other regional developments all have to be taken into account. For those in Turkey and outside, the closer Turkey gets to respecting human rights, religious tolerance, reconciling with its past, and good government, whether that be as an Islamic government or as a member of the EU, the better," he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |