The impacts of this transformation are not small in the field of social relationships.
In recent decades Arab countries have seen several periods in which liberal political reform has occupied a central position in public debate and governmental proceedings.
If one had to identify turning points in Syria’s politics after the death of Hafiz al-Assad in 2000, no doubt the events of 2005 top the list.
Numerous observers, particularly in the West, have lauded certain developments generated by social and political actions and reactions in Arab countries during 2005 and early 2006.
The start of negotiations on the European Union membership was the most important achievement of Croatian Government in 2005.
The doctrine of human security is gaining supporters. At a time when the topic is at the forefront of debates on security in the United Nations, a large part of the world-opinion supports its main postulates.
The long-lasting Turkey-EU relationship faced a major challenge in the year 2005. It was a year in which it would be tested whether the EU and Turkey would be able to go ahead with their relationship.
2005 was a year of great change in Lebanon with events triggered by the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and popular protests leading to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.
At the beginning of 2005 there was an air of optimism in Algeria and in western Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the reforms being made by the Algerian Government.
