Last week, I published part 1 of my article describing the efforts of a Black American group’s plans to lobby for Trump’s reelection with the financial support of wealthy Turkish businessmen who would invest billions of dollars in the United States.
Pro-Trump Black American Group’s Controversial Link to Turkey (Part I)
Salon.com published on September 4 and 5, 2020, a lengthy two-part expose of a Black American group that tried to raise funds from Turkish businesses in support of President Trump’s reelection.
European Court President Receives Honorary Doctorate from Istanbul University
Robert Spano, President of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), visited Turkey last week at the invitation of the Turkish Justice Minister.
Arab World Finally Exposes Erdogan’s Hypocrisy as ‘Defender’ of Palestinians
I have written in the past pointing out Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hypocrisy on proclaiming himself as the ‘defender’ of Palestinians
Turkey’s Leaders Furious at Biden For his Attack on Erdogan
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden was interviewed by The New York Times editorial board on December 16, 2019. In his interview, Biden called Turkish President Erdogan “an autocrat”
Back to School in Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 has modified our sense of normalcy. The most drastic change, I believe, is the distant learning of our school children
A 1925 Journey from Tehran to Paris, via Beirut
I’d like to start this story by telling you about my father’s mom. It’s fair to say that my grandmother was a type that any child would have loved to have her as a grandma
Turkish Scholars Acknowledge Armenian Genocide on TV Program
I just found a video in which two Turkish scholars are advocating the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Republic of Turkey. The discussion took place in 2015 on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
National Security Adviser Bolton Exposes Trump’s Corrupt Dealings with Erdogan
John Bolton, President Trump’s former National Security Adviser, published a fascinating book on his work at the White House from April 2018 to September 2019.
Solastalgia
Back in April when I read that month’s issue of National Geographic, I learned a new word, solastalgia, which described phenomenon that resonated within me.