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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

by Samir Atallah | Mar 18, 2017 | Opinion

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: A Trip to Al-Nafud, He is Just Like He Was 47 Years Ago

by Samir Atallah | Jan 14, 2017 | Opinion

In this chapter, I enclose the third and last part of Dr William Polk’s letter on his visit to Saudi Arabia: “Today, I met the King. As I expected, he was extremely friendly, attentive and has a sharp memory. He is just like he was when I met him all those years ago...

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Opinion: The Trip to Corfu

by Samir Atallah | Dec 14, 2016 | Opinion

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

by Samir Atallah | Dec 6, 2016 | Opinion

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

by Samir Atallah | Dec 1, 2016 | Opinion

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...