Davutoglu

Instead of viewing Turkish foreign policy in "Cold War" terms of alignment or drift on specific tactical issues, Washington has an opportunity to recast a long-term vision that these democratic allies share and encourage a more active role for Turkey.

CBS' 60 Minutes recently featured a devastating exposé on the violation of Greek minorities' rights in Turkey. This may be the first time that a major American TV network broadcast such coverage.

For more than a year, many Armenians, both in Armenia and the Diaspora, have vigorously complained to the government about the wisdom of negotiating an agreement with Turkey.