Global pendulum swings to protectionism again
The Trump administration's controversial decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports stimulated discussions on the virtues of protectionism and free trade liberalism once again.
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Rule by generals in Washington
With Pompeo taking charge as the new secretary of state, U.S. foreign policy is likely to be more hawkish, which could generate more chaos around the world
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It must have been about 6 months now since a Western colleague of mine told me that Turkey's foreign policy had gotten much more aggressive and that he found this odd.
Gulf states face the first real and vital challenge after the outbreak of the Arab Spring but it seems they do not have the capability to handle it
The storm of polarization in the Middle East looks far from an end. At this point, the various players are not even trying to hide their true intentions, which used to be kept to themselves or in private circles.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been one of the leading countries in the Middle East in terms of aggressive foreign policy.
Iraq War after 15 years - part I
The U.S.'s mistakes in Syria resemble those it made in the Iraq War, making the Middle East more complex than ever
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Moody's love of Fetullah Gülen
Moody's report, which was probably written with direction from FETÖ, aims to devalue the Turkish lira
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The fast-changing power balance in the Syrian field makes rational calculations and predictable policies futile.
Finally moving from the realm of political rhetoric to concrete policy action on combative foreign trade, the Trump administration formally paved the way for potential global trade wars by imposing a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports.
The surprising announcement of a possible meeting between Trump and Kim raises more questions than gives answers
The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, particularly the escalation of the Syrian war, can be seen as an indication of the restart of a cold war
