The Byzantine Empire’s long run — 1,100 years — may seem remote from the 21st century, but a reading of its history offers at least three timeless lessons.

Michael Novak of AEI delivered the fourth of the 2008-2009 Bradley Lectures on December 8.

Why would Barack Obama want to build on a system with poor outcomes?

Left ventricular assist devices, or "heart pumps," are proving to be the best available option for patients with advanced heart failure, and the technology has huge potential for improvement.

While Europe should not treat Turkey unfairly, neither should the AKP. It would be a historical tragedy if one party"s fumbles undercut the Turkish dream.

A recounting of two pivotal battles in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that repelled Islamist invaders of Europe illuminates today's cultural and religious confrontations.

While the campaigns have not officially begun, election season in Turkey is heating up. Will Turkey's next president be an Islamist?

If Turkish and American politicians do not acknowledge and put aside their past mistakes, bilateral relations will continue to sour, impacting Turkey's security and the future shape of Iraq.