Polarization

For some years there have been those who argued that Islamic nations need not become anti-Western in their foreign policies. Watching what is happening in long-time ally Turkey suggests this is becoming less true, even as we watch.

For example, this article in Deutsche Welle notes that Turkey opposes European calls for a no-fly zone in Libya. This, while trying to be admitted to the EU and already a long-time member of NATO. If nominally secular, non-Arab Turkey cannot align itself with the West, how long before Saudi Arabia and Indonesia follow suit?

Few like to admit that, day by day. a clash of cultures is developing like a slow motion train wreck. This outcome is sad; I predict future historians will conclude it didn't have to happen. Our politicians have been too lame to prevent it. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.