Turkish Secularism Faces New Challenges
Turkey has long been seen as role model for Islamic nations attempting to curb fundamentalism. But a recent attack on several Turkish judges has the country in turmoil. Turkish secularism hangs in the balance. The young woman who stood at the entrance to the Bayrak Barracks in Ankara wore her long blonde hair uncovered. She introduced herself as the new director of the garrison’s kindergarten. But when the soldiers took a look at her ID card, they hesitated. Full Story