Murat Germen: The New Turkey

Validating cultural identity through contemporary art.

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1814 or 1914? The Fateful Choice in 2014

The surprising way in which historical choices present themselves in cycles that are 100 years apart.

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The World’s Millionaire Stock Is on the Rise

The world’s “millionaire club” grew faster than most economies in 2013.

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Beyond the Alibaba Hype: China’s Risky Business

Why buyers should be wary of Alibaba’s eagerly awaited IPO.

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From Sarajevo to Brussels: The Big Picture

The European Union helped to create a grand European peace.

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America’s False Middle East Prophet

Venerated Fouad Ajami built his true legacy on falsehoods and foolishness.

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Europe: June 1914 Vs. June 2014

How Europe went from barbarity to civilization over the course of the 20th century.

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WANTED: A Foreign Policy Slogan

The search for a “post” to describe U.S foreign policy continues.

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This Thing Europeans Call Football

An American’s cultural journey toward the world’s most popular sport.

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Larks and Owls: Sleep, Evolution and Industrialization

Sleep has a long evolutionary history. And yet science does not know why we do it.

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