The epic corruption scandal currently gripping Turkey, not to mention international headlines, is nothing less than the collapse of the entire set on a theatre stage. With that elaborately painted background suddenly gone, so too goes the context for the actors occupying the stage. The illusion is shattered, and in Turkey’s present dire case, the notion of a functioning democracy with rule of law has all but disappeared. Except, even with the behind-the-scenes work exposed, the show goes on, and the audience remains distracted by two highly skilled players.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:04:52 +0000
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