Ninety-five years have passed since the Pontian Genocide, but the Turkish government continues to erase the few remaining Christian religious and cultural artifacts in the region.
Uzay BulutMarch 30, 2018
Many have praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reforms and say they represent the beginning of comprehensive reform within Saudi Arabia. But the monarchy’s stability is at risk.
Justin RoyMarch 20, 2018
As daunting as it may be, closing the God gap is a necessary step to improving communication with Russia and other important actors in international affairs.
Gordon R. MiddletonMarch 2, 2018
What does NATO need to do going forward? The short answer: more and less.
Alan DowdFebruary 23, 2018
Turkey’s current invasion of Afrin, Syria, is similar to its invasion of northern Cyprus in 1974.
Uzay BulutFebruary 21, 2018
So far, the United States has failed to articulate any clear strategy in Syria. It is not even clear who our allies are anymore.
Robert NicholsonFebruary 20, 2018
In October of last year, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), backed by the United States, liberated the city of Raqqa from the Islamic State, who had proclaimed it to be the capital of its caliphate. Four months later, NATO member Turkey has opened a military campaign in the Syrian region Afrin against the same Kurds who led the fight against ISIS.
Uzay BulutJanuary 29, 2018
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Gülen movement are actually two similar groups with similar political and religious goals.
Uzay BulutDecember 27, 2017
The international human rights community should protest the arbitrary imprisonment of the Aksu couple rigorously since they are descendants of a people who have been historically persecuted, violated, and subject to genocide.
Uzay BulutDecember 4, 2017