The Turkish economy outpaces the rest of the world but will domestic tensions threaten its future growth? Turkey’s economy grew an annual 10.3 percent in the second quarter of 2010, matching China’s economy as the fastest growing in the world. However, controversial government policies, media censorship and intensifying conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party are causing fissures among the Turkish people. What does the future hold for Turkey?

Special Report: Turkey

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Special Report: Turkey

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