Journalism in Turkey: Newsroom vs. Courtroom

According to a report by the Turkish Journalists Association, 500 journalists were fired in Turkey in 2015; 70 others were subjected to physical violence.
Turkish Hatred: When the Truth Slips Out

Before the bodies of Israeli victims were carried to their homeland, the Turkish make-up showed signs of falling apart and the ugly reality emerged.
Egypt’s “Dictator,” Turkey’s “Democrat”

Turkish President Erdogan’s hatred of Egypt’s President Sisi is not about a choice between democratic practice or dictatorial rule.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Gambles and Loses

Australian title is “Erdoğan’s despotic slide in Turkey is bad news for Europe”
European Union Caving to Turkey’s Blackmail?

Turkey has been sliding into an ugly Islamist despotism.
The Syrian Descent into Hell

Russian warplanes on Monday bombed two Syrian schools and five hospitals in the Aleppo region, killing up to 50 civilians.
Russia’s Trap: Luring Sunnis into War

Washington should think more than twice about allowing Turkey and Saudi Arabia, its Sunni allies, militarily to engage their Shiite enemies in Syria.
Turkey’s Haunted Border with Syria

Much to Turkey’s discomfort, the Russians are playing a tough game in Syria.
Islam and Islamism in America in 2015: Part II

More than half (51%) of Muslims in America believe they should “have the choice of being governed according to Sharia.”
Russian Jet Violates Turkish Airspace Leading to Tense Confrontation

The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that, “”A Su-34 plane belonging to the Russian Federation air force violated Turkish airspace at 11:46 local time yesterday (Friday)”.