The Globalist

The devious art of categorizing all political enemies as “terrorists”

Reflections on the emerging totalitarian form of Islamic democracy.

The failed coup has sparked a wave of hatred and violence against religious minorities for their supposed “complicity” in the incident.

Does Germany’s Chancellor really not understand the cynical ways in which Turkey’s President plays her? Is it naiveté – or appeasement?

With next to no obstacles in his way any longer, Turkey’s President will soon run out of people to blame for Turkey’s mounting woes. The country will suffer.

It is high time for the United States and EU to condemn the unruly way in which Erdogan exercised his power.

The choice of coalition after this weekend’s elections will tell us much about Turkey’s future path.

Reflections on the cheapness of life in Turkey.

John Boehner’s resignation foreshadows the United States’ turn towards completely dysfunctional politics at home, à la Turkey.

Turkey is no longer seen as a staunch ally in NATO but as a wayward country that wears religion and ideology on its sleeve.