Turkey

Associated Press (08/06) cites William Hartung on potential cooperation with China on energy security.
Washington Post (08/06) quotes Flynt Leverett on Iran's continuing uranium enrichment.
National Interest (08/01) cites Peter Bergen on Washington's evolving strategy against terrorism.
Somerville Journal (08/01) quotes Daniel Levy's analysis on Israel negotiating through Turkey and Egypt.

The issue of how and when to admit new members to the European Union is stirring more controversy. France and its president have objected to Turkey, arguing that the country does not belong culturally or economically in Europe. This week, the French national assembly voted in favor of a resolution calling for a popular referendum on any new members to the EU.

'THE AMERICAN' WANTS TURKEY REFERENDUM: Frenc h President Sarkozy continues to oppose allowing Turkey to join the European Union. Now he says that he's prepared to call a referendum in his country on whether to support it.

THE WORST REFERENDUM IN THE WORLD: The Burmese have arrested about 60 people who dared to campaign for the "no" side in the sham May 10 constitutional referendum being staged by the military junta there. The rules for the vote mock all notions of fairness and democracy. Domestic media also were formally barred from reporting on the referendum this week.

CAYMAN CONSTITUTION: The Cayman Islands is planning a new constitution, and that could require multiple votes by the public.