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The article discusses the relationship of Turkey with the Middle Eastern countries. The author provides an overview on the rise of the nation in the Middle Eastern region. He also looks into the economic, social and political condition of Turkey. He also tackles the insurgency and uprisings in the Arab countries.

The article discusses the response of Arab leaders on the issue of Arab Spring of democracy in the Arab countries. It is surprising that Arab authoritarians have responded to pressure for reform with only cosmetic changes. On the other hand, the international policy community wages that these tactical political openings eventually will result in genuine political change. Consequently, the mounting internal and external pressure for change will force Arab leaders to undertake additional reforms.

The author reflects on the two main objections against his piece about the promise of pacts to Arab democracy. In response to the first dissent, he claims that the best indication of an undergoing transformation in the Arab world are the complete changes in institutions that ensure political control. He further answered the criticisms by addressing two essential considerations to the respondents' concerns. He likewise claims that there is no such thing as a transition theory.