Highly doubtful unless the power of these fundamentalists suddenly exceed the military power of the secular government there (doubtful).
Turkey has always been very dedicated towards maintaining a secular society. They know that fundamentalism gives them nothing economically. And the turks HATE, I MEAN REALLY HATE, the Iranians, the current formentor of fundamentalist extremism.
Now with regard to Europe and the US going their separate ways in a major competition of being the "best democracy". I think even thinking in those terms is ridiculous, because, if anything such a rivalry is peaceful. Democracies talk and negotiate with one another. They certainly don't go to war with each other.
And the fact that Europe really can't afford, and has no desire to enter into an arm's race with the US (hell, many of their planes aren't even equipped to drop laser guided ordnance).
As for Israel, I think your evidence is rather slim on why Sharon's presence would nullify the Turkish-Israeli "cooperation" that currently exists. If anything, the two nations can sympathize with one another over the defacto insurgencies they are facing and this may strengthen ties.
Regards,
Ron |
