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ROUND UP THE USUAL PARTNERS
The Third Desk Oct 15, 2026

ROUND UP THE USUAL PARTNERS

“Casablanca” ends on a fogbound airfield. The plane to Lisbon has gone, and the idealists with it. What remains is a cynic and a prefect of police, each of whom has just discovered how useful the other might be. “Louis,” says Rick, “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

Can Öztaş 4 min
SHANGAI-LA
Poetic Licence Sep 3, 2026

SHANGAI-LA

Erdoğan meets Putin in Bishkek, 'privileged partner' praised anew, Akkuyu's first reactor nears go-time, more nuclear deals in view.

Nazlan Ertan 1 min