The Globalist

Ultimately, Erdogan might end up losing Istanbul again. And botch yet another opportunity to normalize relations with the Kurds.

The Turkish President only knows one loyalty — to himself. Little wonder Erdogan acts like a congenital flamethrower in international relations.

The Besiktas bombing raises important questions about counter-terrorism strategy and truth telling in Turkey.

Erdogan never understood the Kurds’ mindset. He needs to revisit history to see the hardships they have experienced.

The United States should encourage rapprochement between Turkey and the PYD.