Author profile: Ayşe Zarakol
A Defence of Macro-History in International Relations
We need alternative grand narratives that go beyond Eurocentrism critiques, and for that we still need macro-history.
What is Turkey trying to accomplish with its Syria policy?
As Turkey readies sanctions against Syria, there is some confusion as to how one best reads the relationship between these two neighbors. Until this year, the government of Turkey led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) appeared friendly with the Assad regime, and has spent the recent months diplomatically urging Bashar Assad to curb his violent crackdowns against protesters.
