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Turkey is a case study of particular importance in the processes of democratization. Its ties with the EU and the Arab world makes it a frequent focus of attention. With regard to the EU, its institutions warn of its improvements and defects. The Arab world has been used at times as a possible reference. In this context of interest, this study carries out an investigation in which the hypothesis that Turkey is a semi-liberal democracy in the process of democratization is defended, with discussion of its shortcomings and progress. To this end we structure the article as follows: After a brief historical introduction, we categorize defective democracies and full democracy, we work a methodology on proposed dimensions, variables and indicators that measure full democracy, and ultimately the research reveals the extent of its defects and progress. Adapted from the source document.

This study addresses the Spanish Armed Forces, through 100 in-depth interviews and analysis of experiences in international operations. This has analyzed the contact with other actors in the theater of operations, training and training conducted prior to the mission, their accommodation and understanding of the rules of engagement, motivations, perceptions and experiences, personal and group performances, the degree of fulfillment of the objectives of the mission and family and psychological problems that may have generated the participation in a mission of this kind. The result of this case study is part of a national study called Lessons Learned on Asymmetric Warfare and sponsored by the ISA RC No 1 Working Group and the Military Profession ERGOMAS. Adapted from the source document.