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.
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.
Turkey’s Latest Scapegoats: Christians
Is the ruling Islamist-rooted AKP party in Turkey intimidating Turkish Christians?
Turkey and the Kurds: Violence Is Not the Answer
Erdogan never understood the Kurds’ mindset. He needs to revisit history to see the hardships they have experienced.
Is Erdogan a Leninist?
The devious art of categorizing all political enemies as “terrorists”
Turkey’s Totalitarian Democracy
Reflections on the emerging totalitarian form of Islamic democracy.
After the Coup: Backlash Against Turkey’s Minorities
The failed coup has sparked a wave of hatred and violence against religious minorities for their supposed “complicity” in the incident.
























