Truthout
Turkey
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.
The War Against the Assad Regime Is Not a “Pipeline War“
A desire to maintain US military hegemony, not a concern over natural gas, is behind the war in Syria.
“A Continuous War Mentality”: Richard Falk on Israel’s Human Rights Abuses
Asserting that Palestinians are as much to blame as Israelis fosters a distorted picture of relative responsibility.
Turkey and Iran Reach Agreement on Conditions for Syria Peace
Concerns over growing Kurdish power appear to be a prime motivation behind Turkey's agreement with Iran over Syria.
Global Struggles for Dominance: Noam Chomsky on ISIS, NATO and Russia
Noam Chomsky challenges prevailing viewpoints about terrorism in Europe and assesses the threat of nuclear war.
Seymour Hersh on White House Lies About bin Laden’s Death, Pakistan and the Syrian Civil War
Seymour Hersh casts a critical eye on the official White House narratives around bin Laden, Syria and the rest.
Amnesty International: Turkish Authorities Are Committing Mass Torture in Crackdown
Meanwhile, reports are emerging that more than 60 school children have been detained for treason.
Turkish Academics Fear Growing Witch Hunt Following Failed Coup
The growing academic purges have made scholars extremely wary of publishing critical or sensitive material.