Güven Sak, PhD
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'The library is better than the cafeteria'
If the Prime Minister respects books that much, why can't I buy books easily on Amazon? Recently, when talking about the spread of electronic books, I said, "I have been…
Turkey belongs to Europe
I first saw Gaziantep only about five years ago. My fault, totally: I have to admit. What struck me in Gaziantep at first sight was its close resemblance to my hometown,…
“We were building rockets while the Turks were building hotels”
The skills set Russians acquired while building rockets earned them Yandex. Why was Eric Schmidt in Turkey? I believe he was in Turkey not for Turkey. He was here to…
If the euro is important, the game can somehow be managed
The euro is a serious matter; it is not just a currency. It is like the honor of Europe. How would you respond if you were asked, "in whose shoes would you like to be"?…
Turkey not a model, but a source of inspiration for change
There are two types of countries in the Middle East, the ones that require demonstrations in their Tahrir Squares to initiate change and the ones that can use the ballot…
The Twist has ended
It is evident that raising reserve requirements do not push up the costs for banks. It is time to develop a new theory. Every dance ends. This is how I respond to those…
Political polarization becomes structural
Unfortunately, the curtains did not close on the polarized state of politics with the 2011 elections. The elections were held safely and soundly. The Justice and…
Turkey is still on the edge of the known world
Turkey is still on the edge of the known world. It is not inside but outside civilization. I do not know where in the world Turkey established its system. When I look at…
Why do global chains skip Turkey?
We should not expect an improvement in Turkish-American trade unless Turkey receives investments from the US. The global crisis did not skip Turkey; it made a hole in it…
Unbelievable!
The challenge facing bookstores was not a new one, but I believe another nail in the coffin was struck by the iPad, the last invention of Apple. "Washington resembles…
Europe is a matter of existence for Turkey
The extended crisis on the continent will structuralize Turkey's problem. Are you aware? A group of countries becomes distinguished from others when you examine the…
What does the public offering of Yandex has for Turkey?
Yandex's cofounder, Arkady Voloj, paved the way in Russia for earning wealth without relying on the state. The day before was a good day for Voloj, one of the cofounders…