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Inside this issue

● A weakened ruling party is treading more softly on much needed reform

● The Turkish economy is reluctant to seek IMF support - -

Content

Policy inertia puts achievements at risk

A more confident nation is weathering the economic storms, in spite of internal tensions, says Delphine Strauss

Politics: Weakened ruling party treads softly on reform

The pressure is on prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says Delphine Strauss

Economy: Politics plays big part in reply to crisis

There is a reluctance to seek IMF support, says Delphine Strauss

Foreign relations: Ankara builds a role as regional peacemaker

Hopes are rising of a close partnership with the US, writes Daniel Dombey

Energy: Hydro project steers around objections

Steeply rising power needs mean hard choices, reports David O’Byrne

Tourism: Visitors sought as violence recedes

Despite changes, the south-east is still ill-equipped, says Delphine Strauss

Kurdish policy: Massacre highlights difficulties in closing damaging rift

A solution to the bloody conflict may be in sight, writes Pelin Turgut

Film industry: Cinema writes a script for success

Television soaps are setting an example to film makers, says Pelin Turgut

Private hospitals: Rules check rush into private health

Medical tourists are being actively sought, reports Delphine Strauss