An Armenian Columnist Weighs on Ergenekon Terrorist Organization

Why is Ergenekon a political case?

Markar Esayan, the Armenian columnist, .

The discussions have resurfaced, as in the Balyoz coup case, after the issuance of the verdicts in the Ergenekon trial. I suppose this is not a proper opening sentence. It would be proper if I say that the discussions had started on June 12, 2007, when the initial phase of operations in connection with the Ergenekon investigation was held.

Ergenekon Suspects Get Lengthy Sentences

On Monday, Ilker Basbug, former chief of general staff, was sentenced to life along with almost 300 defendants who were sentenced to various terms ranging from life to a few years. The suspects were accused of plotting to overthrow the government. 

A Letter Dedicated to Dani Rodrik

An Interesting Letter

"Dani Rodrik, a fervent attacker of Fethullah Gulen and Gulen Movement as well as charter schools which he calls Gulen Charter Schools, would probably be surprised to see this article. Sometimes things do not go in the way you think, Mr. Rodrik. Just take a look at the statements here and you will see that innocent looking people were actually hiding their real agenda. A very interesting read..."

Dani Rodrik's Facts

Just hours after my article that referred to Dani Rodrik was posted on the Internet, Rodrik issued a response in his blog "Balyoz Davası ve Gerçekler" (Balyoz Trial and Facts). Apparently urged by a sense of duty, Rodrik naturally didn't want to lose any time in correcting my “misstatements.”