We'll eradicate Twitter. I don't care what the international community says. Everyone will witness the power of the Turkish Republic. There is now a scourge that is called Twitter. The best examples of lies can be found there. To me, social media is the worst menace to society. They came to me with this case of Twitter ignoring case of smeared housewife. I said, let's solve this.

There is now a scourge that is called Twitter

A fitting external security environment could also play an important role in promoting social consensus and institutionalization towards democratization.

In other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy.

Obviously some states are allowed to have weapons of mass destruction while others are not.

I am aware of the thesis that the United States has long since invested exclusively in stability and this has obviated democratic transformation in the Middle East.

Turkey's path toward Europe started back in 1959, almost 50 years ago. But we have been pushed to the side ever since. Despite all the hurdles we will not deviate from our course towards Europe –- even by one step.