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J N Couvas is international corporate and political advisor, specializing in Near East and Balkan affairs. He teaches international strategy and executive leadership at universities in the region.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Winds of War and Trade-offs (4 comments)
The recent, and ongoing, tension in the relations between Turkey and Israel appears to signal a shift of loyalties by Ankara, and the beginning of an emancipation process from the US and the EU. It may, however, be the top of the iceberg of a deeper transformation in the Middle East, on the eve of a new multifront conflict in the area.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 The Headscarf Strikes Back
The ruling Jusdtice and Development (AK) Party has initiated a parliamentary procedure to amend the Constitution in view of lifting the ban of the headscarf in universities, imposed in the 1980s. The move is viewed by secularists as the prelude of a plan by pro-Islam AKP to lead in the longer term the country to an Iran-like regime.
Monday, July 24, 2006 Bibi Vigilante
In a recent tv broadcast political analysis, Mr. Netanyahu affirmed his conviction that any civilized country should become a Vigilante to protect its interests. But is he on the same frequency with Israel's closest allies?
Sunday, July 23, 2006 Billet Doux for Jacques Chirac (1 comments)
France has had in recent years no significant involvement in international affairs outside of Africa. The author humoristically proposes a new role for Mr. Chirac's nation, which remains a Great, albeit silent, Power.
