Andrew Leonard is a freelance writer covering foreign policy and international politics. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and has cultivated a unique perspective on the multitudinous forces which shape the world we live in. His published works have appeared in The Globe Post, The Defense Post, The Illinois Times, and Eurasia Review.
Turkish-Russian Rivalry Enters Deadly New Phase – Why Turkish-Russian Brinkmanship Threatens to Spiral Out of Control
Turkish-Russian relations are being strained by a series of regional standoffs throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus Region. Combustible in nature, these geopolitical flashpoints have sucked in…