The Globalist

Turkey has no chance to become as powerful and influential as the Ottoman Empire was during its heyday. And it’s all Erdogan’s fault.

Ruling by oppression stunts human development and significantly reduces an economy’s ability to advance.

The Besiktas bombing raises important questions about counter-terrorism strategy and truth telling in Turkey.

Is the ruling Islamist-rooted AKP party in Turkey intimidating Turkish Christians?

Erdogan never understood the Kurds’ mindset. He needs to revisit history to see the hardships they have experienced.

The devious art of categorizing all political enemies as “terrorists”

Reflections on the emerging totalitarian form of Islamic democracy.

The failed coup has sparked a wave of hatred and violence against religious minorities for their supposed “complicity” in the incident.

Examining the perfectly closed loops of circular Islamist thinking.

Does Germany’s Chancellor really not understand the cynical ways in which Turkey’s President plays her? Is it naiveté – or appeasement?