This isn't going to make Israel happy, E.U.
"EU values Turkey’s influence, despite divisions on entry bid" by Mike Corder, Associated Press | September 12, 2010
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers sought to step beyond their vexed relationship with Turkey and look for ways to deepen ties with a nation that is becoming a key player on the global stage even as talks to join the bloc languish....
Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb of Finland underscored Turkey’s growing influence by calling it “one of the top five countries in the world today’’ in terms of foreign policy.
We all know who is number one, right?
“Arguably, today Turkey is more influential in the world than any of our member states together or separately,’’ Stubb said.
WOW! More than all of Europe?
“It has a great influence in the Middle East, in the African Horn, in the Persian Gulf, in Iran. It’s a truly global player and we need to work together with Turkey right now on foreign and security policy.’’
I would certainly rather work with them than Israel.
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The EU is increasingly keen to work with Turkey on such issues as the Mideast peace process, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Bosnia, where Ankara wields influence....
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