Authors

Foti Benlisoy

 

Foti Benlisoy is an author and activist based in Istanbul.

ARTICLES BY Foti Benlisoy

  • Between 'Sultanism' and Liberal Democracy: The Peculiarities of a Failed Coup in Turkey

    Between 'Sultanism' and Liberal Democracy: The Peculiarities of a Failed Coup in Turkey

    The dominant mainstream Western media narrative regarding the failed military coup in Turkey revolves around the theme of a democratically-elected leader going mad and suddenly becoming an autocrat. It reminds one of the good old themes of “sultanism” or “oriental despotism.” Of course, the mass..

  • Does an Anti-War Stance Suffice in Syria?

    Does an Anti-War Stance Suffice in Syria?

    There is no need to beat around the bush and no need to preach to the choir about this subject, about which so much has already been written. The thesis of “humanitarian intervention,” also known as “military humanism”—which consists of the argument that when faced with grave human violations co..

  • Savas karsitligi yeter mi?

    Savas karsitligi yeter mi?

    Savaş karşıtlığı yeter mi?

    Lafı fazla dolandırmanın, amiyane tabirle tereciye tere satmanın lüzumu yok, zaten malum konu hakkında hayli kapsamlı bir literatür mevcut: “Askeri hümanizm” olarak da anılan “insani müdahale” tezi, yani ulusal düzeyde gerçekleşen vahim insan hakları ihlal..