In recent years, there was hope that Turkey could help by serving as a model of a successful economy and well-functioning democracy; but recent events have raised doubts. In fact, Turkey must overcome four sources of internal tension if it is to continue to thrive economically, consolidate its democracy, and act as a compelling example to others.
近几年来，人们寄希望于土耳其能树立一个经济成功、民主运转良好的榜样；但最近的一系列事件让人们产生了怀疑。事实上，如果想要持续经济繁荣、巩固民主并成为其他国家无法抗拒的榜样的话，土耳其必须克服四大国内动荡暗流。