Western outpost; Turkey and the war.(Turkey's pivotal place between east and west)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: October 13, 2001 | Copyright information

American bombers, Turkish barrows

Turkey strongly backs America--but is reluctant to make Iraq a target too

ONCE again, Turkey is happy to prove itself a true friend of the West in time of need. It has been unwavering in support of the United States since September 11th. In the past few days, American bombers heading for Afghanistan have flown through Turkish air space, and American transport aircraft have refuelled and picked up supplies at Incirlik, the NATO air base in south-eastern Turkey. Western governments have heaped praise on NATO's only Muslim member. "A shining ...

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