Which country in the G-20, after China and Saudi Arabia, have the worst records on press freedom? Is it Turkey, Russia, India or Mexico?
Erdogan’s Fundamental Miscalculation
Why do the AK Party’s own followers have doubts about Erdogan’s path for Turkey’s future?
The Balkans: Europe’s Soft Underbelly
Can Europe prosper while ignoring the Balkans? Anyone remember what triggered the first world war?
Pakistan’s Elections: How to Remake a Society
Could all the suicide bombings and car bombs indicate that the forces of medievalism are losing the battle for Pakistan?
Education: The Key to Turkey’s Prosperity
Why does Turkey’s Finance Minister see education reform as his country’s biggest development challenge?
Turkey’s Conundrum: Women and Modernity
How did Turkey’s ban on head scarves inhibit the advancement of women’s rights?
Being a Woman in Turkey and in the Middle East
What did the Arab Spring do for the rights of women in the Middle East? And how can the West help?
Readying Europe for This Global Age
Does Sweden’s Foreign Minister see Europe as ready to do its part to contribute to global prosperity and stability?
Iran Sanctions: The Cat and Mouse Game Continues
Are U.S. sanctions against Iran strengthening the economic and financial position of its competitors, including China, India and Turkey?
Turkey and the Politics of Water
Will Turkey’s geography ensure it is a stronger power in the Middle East in the 21st century than it was in the 20th?
























