Turkey: Death to Free Speech
A criminal indictment was filed against Sedat Ergin, editor-in-chief of the country’s most influential newspaper, Hurriyet.
Blame Terror on Everyone but Terrorists!
Muslims had the habit of slaughtering “infidel” Muslims for centuries when there was not a country called Syria or any “Islamophobia.”
What Could Undo the Islamist Movement?
The Islamist movement may appear stronger than ever, but a close look suggests two weaknesses that may doom it, and perhaps quickly.
Russian Imperialism Meets Illusions of Ottoman Grandeur
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he found it difficult to understand what Russia was doing in Syria, since “it does not even border Syria.”
Following Dubious Hitler Comments, Erdogan Reaches Out to Israel
On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is known for his historical antagonism towards Israel, said that Turkey must accept that it needs the Jewish state.
Turkey’s Dangerous Ambitions
Erdogan repeated on Dec. 11 that Turkey would not pull out its troops out of Iraq.
Turkey and Israel: A Rickety Handshake
Netanyahu’s problem is that he does not trust Erdogan in the least.
An Israeli Gas Pipeline to Turkey? Bad Idea
News that the Turkish and Israeli governments are about to renew full diplomatic relations after years of tensions causes me to smile cynically — and to worry again about Israeli gullibility.
When All Else Fails, Erdogan Calls Israel
Erdogan came to office in 2003 with a policy of “zero problems with neighbors,” but has since led Turkey to problems with most, if not all, of them.
Turkey’s “Spies,” EU’s “Human Rights”
“He who ran this story will pay heavily for it.” — Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey