A new U.S. intelligence report forecasts an end to U.S. predominance.... Read more»
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The single currency’s collapse was widely predicted a year ago. But it’s still here — and Greece is still a member. Understanding why requires taking a longer view.... Read more»
For 15 months now, the Syrian people have faced an onslaught of violence from Bashar al-Assad. When it comes to the administration’s policy toward Syria, to say they are ‘leading from behind’ is too generous. That suggests they are leading. They are just behind.... Read more»
Syria’s complicated situation has defied efforts to formulate solutions that would end the bloodshed there while removing the Assad regime from power. It is not enough for one player to develop a plan—it should consult and coordinate with its partners to push it forward.... Read more»
Ahmet Yildiz’s father, Yahya Yildiz, stands charged with murder after traveling 600 miles, allegedly hunting his son down and then shooting him five times on July 15, 2008. It is viewed as Turkey’s first reported anti-gay “honor killing.”... Read more»
Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been holding large rallies, but If the pro-government demonstrations subside, analysts say it would likely signal a tipping point for the regime’s grip on power.... Read more»
Syria’s army began operations Friday to “restore security” in the flashpoint town of Jisr al-Shughur near the Turkish border, where the government says that 120 policemen were killed this week, state television reports.... Read more»
Uprisings and violent clashes between rebels and government loyalists in neighboring countries are bringing an end to Turkey’s ‘zero problems with neighbors’ policy.... Read more»
When journalist Francis Church replied to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon in 1897, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” he could have added: “in Turkey.” Hundreds of Orthodox Christians and other pilgrims descended on the village of Demre, Turkey, to the church where St. Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myra from 325-350 A.D.... Read more»3
American diplomats fear that Turkey may have been irretrievably alienated from the West, secret embassy cables published on Sunday reveal. Internal reports written by U.S. diplomats summarize Turkish politicians’ personalities in often colorful language and estimate that the country’s drift eastward will be compounded by it never being allowed into the European Union.... Read more»
After a 72-hour build up that would have been the envy of any professional publicist, the latest trove of secret documents from Wikileaks has washed up in Europe. So far the impact has been negligible.... Read more»
For decades, Germany largely ignored the question of how to integrate its immigrant communities. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about multiculturalism have spurred an anti-immigrant dialogue.... Read more»
After the failure of Turkey’s reform initiative,Kurdish rebels broke a 14-month ceasefire in June and stepped up attacks on the military. At least 100 fighters, including 30 Turkish soldiers, have been killed over the past few weeks.... Read more»
After the Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound aid ship in May, Turkey threatens to sever ties with their once close ally.... Read more»
Brotherly love: Never before has there been a German national team as “multikulti” (multicultural) and reflective of Germany’s post-Wall demographics as this year’s World Cup squad.... Read more»1
Following Israel’s raid of Turkey’s blockade-running ship, it will be a miracle if the relationship between the two can ever be fully repaired.... Read more»
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