Kerry urges European leaders not to take revenge for Brexit EurActiv.com by Catherine Stupp John Kerry urged EU leaders today (27 June) not to “lose their heads” and take revenge on the United Kingdom, after its decision to quit the European Union Brexit reverberates BBC News | Europe | World Edition The prospect of Brexit-style referendums in … Read more
Turkish President Erdoğan: I asked intel chief to stay, but he left President Erdoğan reiterates his criticism of intel chief Hakan Fidan for resigning to run for office, saying he advised him to stay in the critical post Turkish President Erdoğan says he has ‘final say’ on Fidan’s successor Intel chief joint candidate for ruling AKP, PKK and … Read more
Gülen movement to be added to top-secret national security ‘Red Book’ The movement of U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen will be added to Turkey’s top-secret national security document President Gül: I have never considered founding a new party Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s illiberal turn Policy Brief (The European Council on Foreign Relations) ECFR/108, July 2014, 8 … Read more
Change vs more of the same (40 reasons to support Scottish independence, 39) open Democracy News Analysis – by Adam Ramsay Independence offers a rare chance to change a British system built before anything to protect itself. MAIN FOCUS: Netherlands partly to blame for Srebrenica | 17/07/2014 The Dutch state bears partial responsibility … Read more
MAIN FOCUS: No de-escalation in Ukraine | 27/01/2014 The angry protests in Ukraine continue unabated. The opposition refused an offer to participate in government on Saturday, while demonstrators tried to occupy administration buildings in several cities. It’s too late for a compromise in Ukraine, commentators conclude, and accuse the EU of contributing to the dramatic situation … Read more