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Protesters shout slogans and wave Turkish national flags in front of the Dutch consulate in Istanbul. March 12, 2017.
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The Euro-Turkish Impasse

The Euro-Turkish Impasse

Europe has invested a great deal of effort in limiting the effects of Turkey’s internal conflicts pouring into its countries. Fests and rallies whether supporting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan or his opposition were barred. Had any of the rallies been allowed it...
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Opinion: The Trip to Corfu

Opinion: The Trip to Corfu

On the eve of World War II, the American writer Henry Miller decided to accept the invitation of his friend, the British writer Lawrence Durrell who wrote “The Alexandria Quartet”, to spend a period of time with him on the island of Corfu. The trip to Corfu, where he...
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Opinion: Unified Symbols

Opinion: Unified Symbols

There are names and titles in the world’s literature that are recollected in every era by almost all writers. For example, the “Trojan Horse” is an example of a mysterious conspiracy. “Romeo and Juliet” is a work of reference for writing on love amongst most writers...
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Opinion: Something of a Response and Clarification

Opinion: Something of a Response and Clarification

On Sunday the 27th of November, I wrote about the death of Fidel Castro, and the article was entitled “Warrior’s Rest”. I was contacted by a colleague who only contacts me when he catches me offending or making a mistake, and who hurries to deride me and take revenge...