Turkey, the EU, & Orhan Pamuk

Some of you might be interested in this article by Orhan Pamuk that recently appeared in The Guardian. I'm not sure I agree with much of his analysis, at least of Europe - I don't yet know enough about Turkish politics to comment, although I'm fascinated and want to learn more. It's an interesting and thought-provoking piece, though, and well worth a look.

The article is followed by lots of comments, many of them stupid or ignorant, a few genuinely informative and insightful. They will perhaps give you an intriguing view of some of the attitudes toward Turkey current in Britain. You can also comment yourself - it would be good to see some more comments from Turks on there, and you'll be reaching a readership of thousands!