Monthly Archives: June 2013

Protests in Turkey and Brazil show maturing of Democracy

Posted on June 21, 2013 by jackgoldstone

The massive protests in Turkey and Brazil that have shocked their leaders and the world seem to puzzle everyone. The press, and some leaders (especially Erdogan in Turkey) seem to be taking the position that “normal” party electoral politics is … Continue reading →

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Too late now to intervene in Syria

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jackgoldstone

Readers of this blog know that I have long advocated US intervention in Syria’s conflict — short of sending in ground troops, but to include establishing humanitarian aid corridors, liberated zones, no-fly zones, and weapons to rebel groups.  The main goal of … Continue reading →

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Turkey — what now?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jackgoldstone

A few days, ago, I gave my view on the causes of the street demonstrations and riots in Turkey. Since then, commentators have struggled to find analogies — is this a Turkish version of the Arab Spring?  Or something else? … Continue reading →

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Trouble in Turkey

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jackgoldstone

The protests in Turkey have grown serious, going on for days and leading to thousands of injured.  So far, the government has adjusted its initial, excessive, response, and seems to be looking for a face-saving way to defuse the situation. … Continue reading →

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