For the first time in their diplomatic history, the United States and Turkey have mutually suspended all non-immigrant visa applications such as diplomatic, travel, commerce, employment and even student visas. I heard this news from someone very close to me back in Turkey. I did not want believe it.
The new exhibit "Paperwork and the Will of Capital" at the Gagosian Gallery features recreations of flower arrangements from important diplomatic meetings.
Russian President Putin's recent shred of diplomacy regarding Syria is emblematic of how both Russia and the US will follow or break international law depending on their own national interests - regardless of whether it helps the Syrians who have already long been oppressed and slaughtered by Assad’s government.
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.
With tensions rising following North Korea's continuous nuclear weapons tests, the United States might be forced to give up diplomacy and seek more aggressive policies in East Asia.
As the United States and the European Union pursue nuclear non-proliferation through economic sanctions, average Iranian citizens are the ones who pay the price.
