The United States hoped to build Turkey into a model democracy in the Middle East, and to wait out the turmoil of the Arab Spring. Both policies have failed. read more

In the streets of Istanbul, a new democratic spirit is taking root. But the violent repression of dissent shows that it cannot flourish as long as Erdogan remains in charge. read more

Expanding debt contributed to the rise of the Roman empire – and eventually helped to bring it down. Sustainable societies cannot rely on private creditors. read more

On Saturday night, police started to evict protesters from Istanbul's Gezi Park. But for Erdogan, it's too little too late. The protests have turned from a fight over urban spa... read more

Pope Francis has condemned gay networks inside the Vatican. But despite the conservative doctrine of the Catholic Church, its institutions often offer rare refuge to homosexual... read more

The start-up experience, compressed into eight songs. read more