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As Authoritarians Band Together, We Need a Global Opposition Movement
As authoritarians collaborate with and arm each other, there's a need for a united global opposition.
The 700th Gathering for Relatives of Disappeared People Turns Violent in Turkey
The relatives of disappeared people in Turkey faced police violence during their 700th public gathering.
Flynn’s Lobbying Subject of Mueller Probe
Michael Flynn's failure to disclose his lobbying on behalf of a Turkish businessman may carry legal consequences.
“Trump Feels a Kinship With Authoritarian Leaders”: Richard Falk on Turmoil in the Middle East
Trump's affection for autocrats appears to reflect his personal ideological affinities, says Richard Falk.
Turkish Bodyguards Attacked US Demonstrators. Why Has Trump Said Nothing?
Was Trump Towers Istanbul the real reason why Turkish security got away with assaulting peaceful US demonstrators?
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In Istanbul, a Sense of Purpose and a Window Into War
A vacation in Turkey has turned into a vocation to help refugees and asylum seekers for New Yorker Amal Ahmed.
“I Could Have Died”: Protesters Detail Violent Attack by Turkish President Erdoğan’s Guards in DC
Turkish President Erdogan's security detail assaulted a group of peaceful protesters.
The Istanbul I Know
It is no wonder why violence dominates news about Turkey in the Western press. It sells.
The World, Not Just Assad, Is to Blame for Aleppo Tragedy
The US must commit to intensive, creative diplomacy around Syria and radically shift its refugee policies now.
Lawrence Davidson Discusses Turkey, Russia and the Autocratic Age
Davidson offers insights on the complexity of politics in Turkey, and provides context for Russia's current relationship with the US.