There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization. Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanddemocratizationeast Change image and share on social
Even as we ought to accept that each country would progress with a different method and speed toward that goal, the standard for the expected end-state should not be lowered. Recep Tayyip Erdogan acceptcountryend Change image and share on social
I regard the endorsement of both the objective and a method - which can differ from one country to another- of democratization by the parties in the region as a basic requisite of democratization in the Middle East. Recep Tayyip Erdogan basiccountrydemocratization share on social
The Muslim world and its subset the countries of the Middle East have been left behind in the marathon of political, economic and human development. For that, there is a tendency to blame others as the primary cause. Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamecountrydevelopment share on social
It is impossible to preserve my friendship with people who are allegedly leaders when they are attacking their own people, shooting at them, using tanks and other forms of heavy weaponry. Recep Tayyip Erdogan allegedlyattackform Change image and share on social
What should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of law, separation of powers, and that is participatory and pluralistic. Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceptdemocracylaw Change image and share on social
Everyone should unconditionally accept that Israel is an indispensable element of the Middle Eastern mosaic. Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepteasternelement Change image and share on social
Even in the Western world, one cannot argue that the ideal has been achieved given the existence of issues like the integration, participation and representation of Muslim citizens, and occasional but lingering anti-Semitism. Recep Tayyip Erdogan achieveantiargue share on social
However, democracy cannot be defined as the existence of parliaments and elections alone. Recep Tayyip Erdogan definedemocracyelection Change image and share on social
Similarly, gender-equality, supremacy of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency are among the indispensable elements that are the imperatives of democratization. Recep Tayyip Erdogan civildemocratizationelement Change image and share on social
