There is a military coup attempt to seize power from Erdogan, who may be the most unpopular head of state ever to hold office. Low flying jets and gunfire have been taking place in Ankara and bridges across Bosphorus in Istanbul are closed. We are hearing reports from clients there in Turkey.
Religion has always influenced economics and geopolitical events. For nearly two hundred years, the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire, known as Byzantium, had followed the traditions of just placing [...]
With the bridge debacle, the name Francis Scott Key has been a topic of controversy. Francis Scott Key was an American poet, author, and lawyer from Frederick, Maryland. He witnessed [...]
One of my more interesting trips was to Jerusalem for Easter one year. You walk the streets of this ancient city, and they have marked the Stations of the Cross [...]
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 594.66 points or -1.46% to 40,168.07 Shanghai increased 17.52 points or 0.59% to 3,010.66 Hang [...]