7th Feb, Hindu editorials
This article presents a way forward for Egypt
- Biggest challenge for middle east nations has been to effectively integrate
- Islam
- Democracy
- Vibrant economy
TURKEY vs EGYPT
DEMOCRACY
- When Mubarak took over rule in Egypt in 1981, turkey was under military rule
- Today turkey is a democracy
- The military general Kenan Evren in power at turkey framed a new constitution and stepped down from politics
- The new constitution left scope for military interference in politics
- It allowed for growth of political parties
- On other hand Mubarak stuck to his post and ruled Egypt as dictator
- The september 2010 referendum in turkey has further diluted military powers a an dis now all set to become a member of EU
ECONOMY
- Turkey has an open economy with a dynamic private sector while Egypt has a closed state controlled economy
- Turkey’s economy is 4 times that of Egypt though both nations have same size of population
- Today Turkish PM Erdogan us one of the most influential middle east figure’s
MILITARY
- Turkey’s military has always defended secularism
- Egypt’s army is seen more as a protector of authoritarian status quo
WAY AHEAD
- Egypt military should follow the turkey route
- It should ensure only moderate elements of muslim brotherhood come to power and keep out militant elements
EXTRA INFO
Kemal Ataturk is founder of republic of turkey and 1st president of turkey
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