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

I cannot understand how sensible people still defend Facebook, YouTube and Twitter

We are seeing with great grief that America remains quiet as Turkey struggles against terrorism. Because there were promises given to us, and they need to be kept. If not, we can take care of our own business.

The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy that is supported by various policy tools, and implemented wisely

In this context, social consensus, and institutions that embody this consensus, must be made effective in order for democratization not to be abused as a provisional instrument to establish an anti-democratic regime

If the nuclear program is indeed meant only for civil purposes, then it is wrong to impose sanctions.

There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization