When will Erdogan come to his senses to see that the solution to the conflict with the Kurds lies only in peace negotiations?
Qatar: Why Turkey Steps Into the Fray
Turkey steps into the Qatar fray to protect its turf against the Saudis in the fight over Sunni supremacy.
Attacks on Academics: East Europe, Russia and Turkey
Limiting academic freedom is a threat to democracy itself. EU leaders must unite and stand up to this troubling trend.
Turkey and the United States: At Loggerheads
Unlike Trump, Erdogan does know what he wants – but, like Trump, he can’t get there.
Erdogan’s Futile Yearning for Omnipotence
Turkey has become too diverse demographically, too big economically and too complicated politically for one person to shape in his own image.
US/Middle East: Power Politics or Amateur Hour?
Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.
Media Terror: Press Freedom in Turkey and Russia
Media freedom in important G-20 economies — Turkey, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Mexico — leaves much to be desired.
Erdogan: Sultan of an Illusionary Ottoman Empire
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.
How Turkey and China Undermine Their Future Prosperity
Ruling by oppression stunts human development and significantly reduces an economy’s ability to advance.
Istanbul Bombings: Kurds and Erdogan Playing Political Football
The Besiktas bombing raises important questions about counter-terrorism strategy and truth telling in Turkey.























