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In the aftermath of President Trump’s decision to pull US troops out of northern Syria, Turkish troops have entered the country to do battle against Kurdish militias. This new development …

President Trump has come under fire recently for his decision to pull US troops out of northern Syria. The decision has left Kurds in the area vulnerable to attack from …

The Latin Monetary Union (LMU) was a 19th century attempt at creating a European monetary union. It took advantage of the fact that more and more European countries were adopting …

The premise behind the OPEC oil monopoly is a simple one. Developed nations need oil to fuel their economies, so the oil-producing members of OPEC collude to restrict output in …

The demise of the once-powerful Ottoman Empire resulted in Turkey being known as the “sick man” of Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But while the Ottomans …

If there’s anything the Russiagate hubbub has taught us, it’s that those who are politically connected can just about get away with murder, while those who rankle the establishment will …

One of the more galling aspects of leftist hypocrisy today is the disparate treatment afforded to Hillary Clinton. While the mainstream media continues to beat the drums for impeachment of …

It’s the longest-serving centerfire rifle cartridge in active military service today, and has been used both by Soviet and American forces in the past. Its design hearkens back to the …

For the many years that the US and Western powers have been involved in fighting in Syria, Turkey has played an important role as a partner. Close communication and cooperation …

One of the hallmarks of the late Cold War era was the heightened awareness on the part of both US and Soviet leaders that the massive nuclear arsenals each country …