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Turkey’s everlasting divisions
Throughout the history of the Republic of Turkey, state policies have created irreconcilable divisions based on ideological and ethnic lines. These policies have pervaded all spheres of the Turkish society and economy and the aftermath of the recent coup embodies of this divisive politics.
Future Generator: An auspicious August for Iran
Iran will continue to get positive media coverage in the short term, indicating an improving political environment. These four reasons explain why.
The Week Ahead
European leaders discuss the economy and migration. South African central bank explores economic concerns. U.S. presidential campaign continues as new economic data is released. Turkey turns its attention to the U.S. Monetary policy forum
Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynski: A new approach for Latin America
Peru’s President Kuczynski is changing politics with a bold approach to reviving economic growth. His rhetoric could reverberate across a divided continent.
Membership in the EU single market matters more than access
The Leave movement confused membership in the EU single market and access to said market. The former is far more important than the latter, and the public deserves to be informed of the difference.
Putin and Erdogan’s meeting signals revived economic ties
Decreased hostilities between Putin and Erdogan signals greater financial opportunity for investors.
Jordan-EU trade deal may benefit economy and refugee crisis
The recent trade deal between Jordan and the EU is a bold proposal to attract foreign capital and employ Syrian refugees.
Under the Radar: Egypt’s media crackdown threatens 4G launch
Egypt’s 4G launch is threatened as Cairo’s media crackdown sees greater smartphone use to access dissenting voices, putting telcos in the government’s cross hairs.
From storm to calm: How Lebanon became a shelter in the Levant
Lebanon maintains its stability as parties benefit from the current situation and protect the status quo. A guest post by Martin Krastrup, Co-founder and Head of Programmes for Atlas Assistance.
The strategy behind single-assailant terrorist attacks
The recent surge of single-assailant terrorist attacks is part of the Islamic State’s strategy to create a climate of insecurity in Europe.
