Money,Greed and God

Cagaptay’s book provides an in-depth analysis of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rise to power, his consolidation of authority, and the impact on Turkey’s domestic and foreign policies. It examines how Erdogan’s leadership has reshaped the country’s identity and global positioning.

Reconfiguring the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor by Jeremy Garlick analyzes the strategic, economic, and political implications of the CPEC. It explores how the project affects both nations’ regional influence and global economic power, offering a nuanced look at its potential outcomes.

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?

Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?

Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?

Ece Temelkuran examines how democracies slide into authoritarianism in How to Lose a Country. Drawing on global examples, she outlines seven warning signs of political decay, urging readers to resist apathy and protect democratic values through vigilance and action.

Benazir Bhutto’s Reconciliation is a compelling analysis of the relationship between Islam, democracy, and Western values. Combining historical insights and political perspectives, she advocates for bridging divides and fostering mutual understanding to achieve global peace and stability.