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Egypt Protests: Turkey's Lessons in Muslim Democracy

As Cairo wrestles with reform, many are looking north for a model of a successful Muslim democracy. Afsin Yurdakul on what Egypt can learn from Turkey—and how it can do better.

Afsin Yurdakul
Afsin Yurdakul
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A view of the Ortaköy mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo: Burhan Ozbilici / AP Photo)
Afsin Yurdakul

Afsin Yurdakul

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