The Rise of Turkey: The Twenty-First Century's First Muslim Power
“Dr. Soner Cagaptay peels back the many layers that make Turkey such a fascinating and important country. With his deep understanding of Turkey, he is able to explore the political, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped its remarkable history and that may foreshadow its future.”—Joseph Lieberman, former U.S. senator“Dr. Soner Cagaptay is an extraordinary observer of Turkey, and his book,The Rise of Turkey, offers a wealth of insights for both interested observers and specialists alike. . . . For anyone interested in Turkey and American policy toward it, this book should be required reading.”—Ambassador Dennis Ross, former special assistant to President Barack Obama and National Security Council senior director“For anyone interested in the complex developments that are reshaping Turkey, Dr. Soner Cagaptay’s insightful new book is the place to start.The Rise of Turkeyprovides a valuable window into the many factors—from economics and religion to politics and the military—that continue to make Turkey one of the most fascinating and important countries in the world.”—Sen. John McCain"[The Rise of Turkeyis] a good and thorough overview of the issues facing Turkey today."—Marion James,Today's Zaman