Istanbul-New York-Tel Aviv

Named after the three cities I live in, this blog will focus on Israeli, Palestinian, and Turkish politics and social issues. In addition, I will periodically cover other topics related to the Middle East.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Turkey's Purge of Political Opponents Will Come Back to Haunt It*

Haaretz: Despite a show of almost unprecedented unity at a recent rally – and newfound Turkish nationalism following July’s bloody coup ...

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Why We'll Never Get a Full Accounting of Turkey's Failed Coup*

Haaretz: It was a wild, confusing night of gunfire, unscheduled calls to prayer and sonic booms in Istanbul. But with an nontransparent go...

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Turkey must get its priorities straight and focus on ISIS*

Haaretz: The country is in a dire situation, and needs to get its act together and fight the real terrorists while holding talks with Kurd...

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About Me

Istanbul-Tel Aviv-New York: Istanbul; I am an assistant professor at CUNY Brooklyn College and I am interested in the Israeli-Palestinian confict and Modern Turkey. Currently on research leave, I am based in Istanbul until September 2013.

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