Uncle Tayyip’s ‘Graying Turkey’ vs. A More Kurdish Turkey
I silently recalled a hot Ankara evening while some of the world’s top experts on demographics and population made fascinating presentations.
Erdogan’s Dream: The Sultan Rules
Erdogan is not happy with the powers the Turkish constitution grants him.
A Turkish-Saudi Military Offensive on Syria?
Syria’s Scud-C ballistic missiles put several big Turkish cities “within range.”
How Democracies Decay
Turkey’s stealth Islamism and authoritarian practices are no longer stealth.
Turkey’s Supposed Nemesis: “The Mastermind”
“The Mastermind” is not the product of a bunch of crazy fanatics.
No Racism in Turkey!
When asked to name the world’s most violent religion, 45% of Turks cited Christianity and 41% cited Judaism, with only 2% saying it was Islam.
Prof. Andrew Pessin is Latest Victim of Anti-Israel Thought Police
Every time I learn about the latest antics of the anti-Israel thought police on university campuses, I find myself offering silent thanks.
Turkey: Genocide à la Carte
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused the Holy See of ignoring the pain suffered by Muslims and Turks.
Turkey and Iran: Theater of Make Believe
The (neo-) Ottoman-Persian theater looks exceptional at deception, self-deception, counter-deception, attempted deception and failed deception.
Turkey’s “Muslim God”
“Even touching Erdogan is a form of worship.” — Mustafa Akyol, Turkish columnist.