Tag Archives: Ottoman Empire

South Sudan: What next for a successful state?

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Beny Gideon Mabor The Republic of South Sudan got independence on July 9, 2011 exactly one year and three months from now since we honorably joined community of nations. Our national flag was hoisted at the offices of all … read more »

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The Growing Iran-Turkey Rivalry

June 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Joseph Puder In a recent interview with RT (Russian TV) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while in Beijing, called on Iran and Turkey to be includedin the upcoming international meeting dedicated to ending the Syrian crisis.  It is obviously clear … read more »

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EU – Turkish Stalemate and the French Elections

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Vladislav GULEVICH The presidential elections in France will open on April 22, and the candidates’ campaigning explainably holds the attention of watchers in Ankara. The immediate future of the ties between Turkey and France largely depends on the outcome of … read more »

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French game of the Armenian Genocide

December 30, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

The French National Assembly approved the law introducing criminal penalties for denial of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. Now this wrongful act is punishable by a year in jail and a fine of 45 thousand euros. … read more »

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