With its fate uncertain, a look inside the Phanar College […]
In Istanbul, remembering the world’s oldest Greek school
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Syria’s pipeline plan
“Syria’s Pipeline Dream Meets Hard Realities,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, June 10, 2026 […]
ICIJ: David Kenner on intelligence adviser’s Kremlin history
“Trump intelligence adviser previously helped father pursue millions from Kremlin-linked bank, leaked documents show,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, June 8, 2026 […]
‘Evil and madness have the upper hand’
Two new books explicate the moral assault and physical violence Vladimir Putin has inflicted on Russia. […]
World Cup fever from Tashkent to Coney Island Avenue
In New York, immigrants from Uzbekistan finally have a team to cheer. […]
Palantir next door?
In northern Norway, a tech billionaire’s new property raises questions that hit close to home. […]
NYRB: Suzy Hansen on Pete Hegseth
“Made in the USA,” Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) reviews two books by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for The New York Review of Books, June 11, 2026 […]
The last thing we need is more marches
Here’s what to do instead. […]
The impious curiosity of archaeologists
Neil Silberman reports from Israel in 1985 about a struggle for political and spiritual power over excavation sites. […]
When a far-off war comes knocking at your door
The Iran conflict pushes the Philippines toward energy precarity. […]