List of Balkans articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The U.S. Likely to Be “One of the Biggest Losers” of Ambassador Assassination
One Turkey expert's take on what the ambassador's assassination might mean for the future of U.S. relations with Russia and Turkey.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Five Things to Worry About After the Assassination of Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey
It may not spell a third world war. But here's what could happen after the assassination.
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knell_top1 Imprisoned by al Qaeda, Saved by a Kitten
How I slipped my jihadi captors and escaped from Syria.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Cease-Fire in Syria Is, For Now, Back On
Failed ceasefires have become a common occurrence in Syria. The latest deal could be the last best hope for civilians and embattled rebels — if it holds.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Latest Wikileaks Dump Sheds New Light on Erdogan’s Power In Turkey
From indirect involvement with ISIS’s oil trade to free press crackdowns, the latest Wikileaks dump isn’t very flattering to Erdogan or his family.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Is There Still Hope For A Cyprus Reunification Deal?
Negotiators left Cyprus peace talks empty-handed. But a final deal may still be within reach.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Is the Trump-Farage Special Relationship Replacing the U.S.-U.K. Special Relationship?
London rejected Trump’s proposal to make Brexiteer Nigel Farage ambassador to Washington, but their friendship could still leave 10 Downing out in the cold.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Top Trump Adviser Went to Moscow and Flirted with Conspiracy Theories
Flynn’s views on Turkey, terrorism have shifted with business interests.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Weekend Behind, The Week Ahead: Bias-Based Crimes in America, Elections in Bulgaria, Peace Deal in Colombia, Obama off to Europe
Here's the rundown of what happened this past weekend and what to look for this week while you sip your Monday morning coffee.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Turks for Trump
A surprising number of pro-Erdogan commentators are looking to "Make America Great Again."
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 It seems that not everyone likes those tough-minded ‘Military History’ reviews
Remember last month I said how much I like the no-holds-barred reviews in The Journal of Military History? Well, it turns out that not everyone agrees — especially some of those getting reviewed.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 This Is What It Looks Like When Russia Really Wants to Mess With Your Election
In the United States, the Kremlin is hacking emails. In the Balkans, it's staging coups.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 What Happens in Turkey Doesn’t Stay in Turkey
Ankara’s growing authoritarianism is not just an internal problem. It’s time for the U.S. to wise up.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Weekend Behind, The Week Ahead
A quick look over your Monday morning coffee at some of the weekend's top stories from around the world.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Turkey’s ‘Kurdish Obama’ Is Now in Jail
Selahattin Demirtas, who once hoped to challenge Erdogan’s grip on power, finds his political party under attack and himself behind bars.
