Journalists’ wives turn down president’s job offer
The wives of two well-known journalists said on Monday that, in order to dispel any semblance of impropriety, they were declining an ‘offer’ to work...
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Turkey eyes spring referendum on stronger presidency, election in 2019
Turkey plans a referendum by next May on constitutional changes that would expand the powers of the president and will then hold presidential and parliamentary...
Why the ‘best and brightest’ can be dimmest and worst at governing
By Robert Dallek Millions of Americans, led by the Republican presidential candidates themselves, seem to forget what goes into a successful presidency. Donald Trump has...
Next step in Erdogan’s plans to strengthen presidency
TURKISH President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he will chair a cabinet meeting on January 19, a step forward in his plans to make the...
Obama says barring Suu Kyi from Myanmar presidency ‘doesn’t make much sense’
By Matt Spetalnick and Jared Ferrie Standing next to Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Barack Obama said on Friday that the...
Turkey’s Erdogan says would run for president if asked by party
By Humeyra Pamuk Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has said he would run for the presidency in elections due next year if asked to do...
Myanmar constitution likely to dash Suu Kyi’s presidential hopes
By Jared Ferrie Her adoring compatriots believe democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is destined to become Myanmar’s next president. But don’t bet on it....