Epstein Secrets

roblems with neighbors grinds against reality. In STRATFOR's view, this was inevitable, which is why we took interest in Monday's issue of Today's Zaman, an English-language outlet loyal to the movement of Fethullah Gulen and strongly supportive of the ruling AKP. Two editorials in Monday's publicat

rting a pell-mell civil war. President Obama is embracing the logic of a political settlement for Afghanistan with his speech Wednesday night. With Osama bin Laden dead, Obama can claim that America's core mission of combating al-Qaeda is succeeding. He can bring some troops home and step up diplomatic negotia

Humanitarian Nightmare? Morton Abramowitz Article 5. The Daily Star Geneva should help end Syrian suffering Javier Solana Article 6. Sunday's Zaman What to expect in 2014 Turkey Dog'a Sacit Arti01e 7. New Republic Harry Truman's concerns about Israel and Palestine were prescient—and forgott

aeli occupation was central to the growth of Islamic nationalism in the Middle East in the 1970s and to the rise of international terrorist groups. Osama bin Laden's 1996 Fatwa was directed at the "Zionist-Crusader alliance." America's continued support for Israel— measured in military aid and in its tilt to Isra

opinion. "It can comfortably be said, in light of recent developments, that the countdown to the end of Syria's Assad regime has begun," said Today's Zaman columnist Bülent Kenes, reflecting official opinion. With senior Saudi officials and King Abdullah of Jordan openly backing the revolt, and the viole

an stand on its own without U.S. assistance. Relations with Pakistan have deteriorated significantly under Obama's tenure, particularly following the bin Laden raid. He has pledged to "constantly evaluate" the relationship between the two countries going forward but says he would be hesitant to cut off aid t

1 Shimon Post 8 September, 2011 Arce.) Today’s Zaman The UN report and Turkish foreign policy Cenap Cakmak Anicle 2. The National Interest The Turkish-Israeli Cold War Henri J. Barkey Article. | os

“We need evidence,” adds 17-year-old Buhary El-Quasamy. When I point out that both Obama and al Qaeda agree on the basic facts that the U.S. killed bin Laden, she shrugs. “Well, I can say anything I want, too.” Such are the responses when the region’s leaders—and the press they controlled—have systematica