Turkish Democracy (YP Discussion Group)

Turkish Democracy (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 22 June 2011 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

Turkey's recent election produced a landslide victory for the ruling AK party, but failed to return a large enough majority to unilaterally rewrite the constitution. The mildly Islamist AK party is pushing to make religion a more central part of secular Turkey, but has proceeded incrementally. AK won mainly for their responsibility for Turkey's continued development. Is Turkey a model for the Arab Spring countries? Or, will the mix of religion and rapid growth lead to a crash in the near future? Where does an ascendant Turkey fit in with Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of the World?

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International Bond Markets (YP Discussion Group)

International Bond Markets (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 8 June 2011 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

Even with the recent warning by Moody's on the Debt Ceiling, the fight over debt in the US is tame by international standards. Huge protests have broken out across Spain and resistance to Greek austerity measures has grown more aggressive. Is the role of the international bond market exaggerated for the benefit of local politicians? Or, are bond traders really the ones calling the shots?