The Greek Tragedy: Anagnorisis
Creditors Walk from Greek Negotiations

“The next 24-72 hours will be crucial as we enter potentially uncharted territory for the eurozone.”

talking turkey
Davutoglu: Turks Have Rejected Presidential System

Is the long-rumored Davutoglu-Erdogan split finally coming into the open? Prime Minister Ahmet Dagutoglu speaks bluntly about ending discussion on the presidential system.

Europe's Putin Problem
Russia Hacks German Parliament

Multimillion dollar breach shows Putin’s cyber tactics at work. The Germans may not be interested in rivalry with Russia, but Russia is interested in rivalry with them.

Obama's Old Dilemma
POTUS: No “Complete Strategy” to Fight ISIS

In Iraq, is failing to plan planning to fail?

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
Creditors to Greece: We. Will. Not. Blink.

Greece’s creditors warn they’ve reached the end of the line. But are the creditors credible?

the best of times the worst of times
Kurds Gain New Power Even as ISIS Threatens

Opportunities are springing up for the Kurds at every turn. So are perils.

Corker-Menendez and the SFRC
Toward a Better Senate

As Senators prep for Iran oversight, signs of promising changes.

Israel's Arab Friends
Obama ME Policy: Bringing People Together

The Saudis and Israelis “come out of the closet” as friends.

The End of Assad?
Iran Vows to Back Assad “Until the End”

Tehran doubles down on embattled leader.

The Turkish Elections
A Golden Throne for Turkey’s Sultan

Toilet rumors rock parliamentary elections as the latest spat in the Turkish elections features accusations of a gold toilet in the Ak Saray.

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