Eurasia

The U.S.-Russian Information Gap

Spats on Syria at the G-8 highlighted how the Western and Russian media have different interpretations of the same world.

Erdogan as Putin

Turkey's top man is not a true tyrant, but a tyrant of the majority.

Erdogan's Troubles Endanger Kurdish Peace

The troubled Turkish PM might have a tough time moving forward on the peace process.

How Erdogan Fell From Grace

Turkey's prime minister and his AK Party alienated many citizens. Where will they go from here? 

Erdogan's Democracy

Turkey's leader and his party have been shaped by decades of repression.

All the Prime Minister's Yes-Men

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's troubles are rooted in his changed leadership style.

Assad's Symbolic Missile Defense

Russia's S300 system is formidible, but not if the Syrians can't operate it.

Abkhazia, the Comfortable Conflict Zone

The breakaway land between Russia and Georgia is getting used to its strange status.

Afghanistan's Troubled Transition

The gains are precarious and the challenges great.

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June 19, 2013