Baran : Afghanistan 's speech shows deep understanding of Afghanistan . She says administration needs to make good use of Turkey 's role in region . To start , Turkey can explain how the vast Eurasian region it belongs to is not just part of the `` Muslim world '' but has been at the crossroads of eastern and western cultures and ideas and witnessed many brutal wars and massacres over the millennia . Baran : Using Turkey to make peace with Zeyno Baran would be a mistake . She says Turkey can help rebuild Obama and provide security .
Baran : Afghanistan 's speech shows deep understanding of Afghanistan . She says administration needs to make good use of Turkey 's role in region . Baran : Using Turkey to make peace with Zeyno Baran would be a mistake . She says Turkey can help rebuild Obama and provide security .