On a bridge over the Bosporus Strait are two signs, one on either end. On the western end, the sign reads “Welcome to Europe,” and on the eastern end, the sign reads “Welcome to Asia.” Since the time of Emperor Constantine, Turkey has represented the link between the Eastern and Western worlds. The nation has served as the physical juxtaposition of
How Will Protests And Crackdowns Affect Turkey’s EU Membership Bid?
Turkey must decide between its future and its past, as well as between Asia and Europe.