Dear friends and colleagues, thank you for taking the time to be here this morning at the official launch of my new book, Contemporary Turkey in Conflict, published a few short months ago. I also want to thank RUSI for graciously hosting this launch, and my good friend and colleague, Dr Elshimi, for kindly agreeing…Continue reading Turkey in Conflict Today
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On the Tales of Rumi
Come, come, whoever you are Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving. It does not matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again, come, come One city in Turkey stands apart from others for its historical significance. Konya is the final resting…Continue reading On the Tales of Rumi
Top Ten in Turkey
There are many astonishing facets to life in Turkey. From its history to its culture, from its cuisine to the hospitality of its people. But there are all sorts of other dynamics of a vast society that can only be gleaned from living and working in the country. Having had a chance to reside in…Continue reading Top Ten in Turkey