Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.
Turkey’s Coup: Winners & Losers
Shifting alignments in the aftermath of the failed coup could bring peace to Yemen and Syria—but only if regional leaders can agree on some rules.
The Right Way to Defeat Terrorism
The military can’t defeat the Islamic State. We must look instead at the sources of ISIS support.
Turkey Distances Itself From the U.S. and NATO
But to what extent?
The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups
The attempted military coup in Turkey and the possibility of a President Trump may have more Americans considering the military option.
Turkish Coup Attempt Brought Out the Worst in Western Media
The failed Turkish coup provided mainstream Western media with another chance to fall flat on its face.
From Paris to Istanbul, More ‘War on Terror’ Means More Terrorist Attacks
As ISIS loses territory, it returns to mass-casualty attacks against civilians. That’s why military-first approaches to terrorism are doomed to failure.
A Cemetery of Life Vests But Not Lives
The European Union should stop squabbling and work together on a coordinated response to the European refugee crisis.
The Russian Bomber Shot Down by Turkey: Challenging the Accepted Narrative (Part 1)
The attack on a Russian bomber by Turkey may have been preplanned.
Insights Into the Resistance Movement in Turkey (Second in a Series)
Turkish President Erdogan has created a cult of personality in which he is the ultimate protection against the chaos he plans.