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On the side
19 posts
What is the Turkish position on the Armenian genocide?
The events of 1915 are ripe for historical research. Let’s pick at it before it goes completely rotten.
Thursday 23 April 2015
Briefing: the CHP’s primaries
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu gives his party’s members a voice where no other leader dares
Saturday 28 March 2015
Principles in the face of an atrocity
Lawyers refuse to defend an alleged murderer and a minister calls for the death penalty. What principles does Turkey actually stand for?
Monday 16 February 2015
Understanding the İl Genel Meclisi
Turkey operates two parallel systems of local government, making it appear labyrinthine even to most ordinary voters. The İl Genel Meclisi (special provincial authority) is the most confusing of the lot.
Thursday 27 February 2014
This man is going home, but watch what he does next
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu isn’t a name that is instantly recognisable, neither in his native Turkey nor the many countries…
Friday 18 February 2011
Have we forgotten already?
An earthquake 11 years ago seems too long ago to remember for some
Tuesday 19 January 2010
Polar opposites
Things turn nasty at the unveiling of an Armenian genocide memorial in Wales
Sunday 4 November 2007
The judge who never smiles
Grumpy Ahmet Necdet Sezer is delighted to be leaving office
Monday 27 August 2007
Take note
Two million people would not gather in five cities over three weeks if they didn't have something to say.
Monday 14 May 2007