Turkey, Istanbul, Claire Berlinski and Michael Totten

Here is an interview by one of the most entrepreneurial reporters in the ME, Michael Totten, of one of the most informed reporters in Istanbul and the region, Claire Berlinski.  This is definitely a twofer as these two probably know more about the region than any other reporters there, and they are both independents and free of MSM biases.  Very good read!

Michael Totten interview

Michael Totten has been a free-lance reporter operating in the Middle East for many years now.  He is acknowledged to be very well informed and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the ME, its history, religious strife, internecine warfare and Israeli/Arab conflict.  In addition Totten has no allegiance to any media organization and therefore has no overt political bias.  After a brief summary of his background, this 20 minute interview provides a clear picture of what has been going on in Lebannon, Syria, and Israel, and provides very valuable insights into the workings of Hebollah.  This is useful interview for anyone wanting to understand present day Middle Eastern affairs.