An Islamic Reformation?
In a world where the hot topic among many conservatives is the feared rise of an “Islamic Caliphate” – usually depicted as global agenda to create an oppressive fundamentalist Islamic regime worldwide – it’s instructive to consider an entirely different possibility, the Islamic equivalent of Christianity’s own Protestant Reformation.
How? Yes, you may certainly ask. Well John Feffer takes a close look at a country which has been little noticed, but which has the potential to reshape the global landscape in unexpected ways. He says while it’s obvious China is on the rise and is destined to be a major global player, this country could be just as influential in its own way. And perhaps a lot more influential than most people are even prepared to consider.
It’s a fascinating proposition, and one that breaks the mould of existing thinking: Stealth Superpower: How Turkey is chasing China to be the next big thing
Addendum: Another interesting take on Turkey and its rising influence on the world stage, in an essay by Retired US Army Colonel, Douglas MacGregor, entitled: Flotilla Fallout
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