[This just in from our man in Istanbul.] While the “Friends of Syria Group” met in Istanbul today for its second conference seeking solutions to the ongoing crisis, a group of 20 students and refugees marched in solidarity with the Syrian opposition down Istiklal Cadessi—the main pedestrian thoroughfare in Istanbul’s commercial district. Such pro-opposition protests […]

Spring is here, which means that it’s acceptance letter season around many American kitchen tables this time of year. And because many graduate as well as undergrad schools send out acceptances around this time of year, both high school and college students will be checking the mail to see whether the school of their choice […]

[Turkey occupies a pivotal position in the Middle East and the dramatic changes taking place in Turkey’s domestic politics and foreign policy will have a greater impact on the region than any votes at the UN or declarations by the EU. Thanks to our man in Istanbul Via Meadia is able to offer readers a […]

Two of the most controversial pieces of the Wisconsin public sector union law passed amidst great cacophony and brouhaha in Wisconsin last year were struck down in federal court last week, but the fundamental thrust of the law survived. Teacher and other unions can continue to have dues deducted from member paychecks rather than having […]

Secretary Clinton got some unpleasant news as she was working to round up support for US regional diplomacy in the United Arab Emirates this week: the UAE announced that it was closing down the offices of a prominent American quango linked to the Democratic Party. Though the incident lacked the drama of the arrests of […]