Slow Growth
Erdogan’s Economic Troubles

The third quarter results are not what the “Islamic Calvinists” were looking for.

East of Suez
Britain Builds First Base in East In 40+ Years

Does the new base signal a “pivot”, or an acknowledgement of an existing reality?

A European Game of Thrones?
EU Talks Turkey

Turkey-EU talks are back on the table. But is there a real strategy in place?

The Afterparty Continues
US General: ISIS Has Training Camps in Libya

In a failing state, the terrorist group finds a new home.

After the Midterms
The GOP Minority Mini-Wave

The effects of the recent massive wipeout of Democrats in state politics are just beginning to be felt.

Erdogan's Speeches
Foreigners Only Want Muslims’ Money, Turkish Prez Says

Are his increasingly conspiratorial rants turning the Turkish President into the Chavez of the Middle East?

De Facto Coalition?
Assad Regime Bombs ISIS’s Power Center

The surprise aerial attack will be seen as a sign of a tacit alignment between the U.S. and the Butcher President of Syria.

Erdogan Rising
Erdogan the “Just Sultan”

The Turkish President’s critique of a recent court ruling reveals his authoritarian streak.

Meadia in Omnia
The U.S. Must Pivot to Europe

The Middle East is on fire, and Asia is immersed in a Game of Thrones. But deceptively quiet Europe may actually the seat of some of our biggest challenges abroad.

After the Midterms
Exit Hagel

The midterms may not be encouraging an opening of minds in the Administration.

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