INSIDE, Turkey is a mess. Corruption is, though I suspect un(der)reported, once again fully present. Ended is the honeymoon of this century’s first decade
Aliyev Family’s Financial Role In Shipping Weapons to Terrorists
It turns out that Silk Way Airlines belongs to SW Holding, a group of companies that “enjoys a near-complete monopoly of airline service,” including mid-flight meals served by Sky Catering
Football Follies
For clarity, I’ll state that the discussion is about soccer, known as football to all the world except in the U.S
US & Europe Should Investigate Azeri Shipments of Weapons to Terrorists
The US Congress and European governments should hold hearings and investigate these huge shipments of weapons, most of which are destined for terrorists
A Millennium On… Still Plundering
The Turks in their various tribal incarnations hit the Middle Eastern scene about 1000 years ago. Since then, they don’t seem to have learned much.
Whither the Diaspora?
Yesterday, I was talking to a friend when a question posed prompted this topic of discussion.
Azerbaijan Employs Four Lobbying and PR firms
After identifying the lobbying and PR firms hired by the government of Turkey, we now report on four similar firms hired by Azerbaijan.
Speaking Armenian: Everyman’s History
I’m no anthropologist, historian, linguist, or sociologist. I do know how to watch and listen, and have for over four decades (and longer if you count grandmother stories).
Turkey spends $2.6 Million to Hire Two New Lobbying and PR Firms
In recent weeks, the Republic of Turkey added two new such firms: Ballard Partners and Burson-Marsteller.
Rude Roaring Rabbit’s Ridiculous Rantings
It turns out that the capital of Turkey, formerly known as Angora, has given its name to a variety of domestic rabbit. I learned this while snooping around the internet preparing this article