Jonathan Powell, chief of staff at the time of the Good Friday agreement on Northern Ireland, is often quoted as saying that “there is no conflict in the world, however long lasting, however bloody, . . .
Archives for May 2016
Who blinks first-Turkey or Europe?
Turkey has always struck a somewhat discordant note on the international stage, but lately it is becoming so incongruous that it risks becoming more isolated than ever. In a world where states . . .
Davutoglu’s exit boosts Erdogan’s power
For those still unsure about the extent of the erosion of democracy in Turkey, the brusque ousting of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu by President Erdogan should have been enough to dispel any . . .