Tripoli Stories

"The Land of Olives and Lemons" is the tenth volume in my book series "The Right People". In the winter of 1973, Tom is kidnapped by Melinda, an ex-agent of the East German secret police. While Tom's friends, led by Nikos, try to rescue him, Melinda forces Tom to drive her to the American Embassy in Bonn, and then releases him. No sooner have they survived this adventure than Tom and his friends, after a brief stopover in Libya, are sent to Cyprus where they are to find out who is behind the constant killings of Turkish Cypriots, which are destabilizing the country. In doing so, they come dangerously close to the EOKA-B terrorists, who, as it turns out, are being controlled by the Athens junta. The aim of the Greek regime is to have a pretext for annexing the island. A war between Turkey and Greece seems imminent. I would like to point out once again that this book is fiction, albeit based on intensive research into the historical context. All persons, including officials appearing in the book, as well as the plot, are fictitious. New chapters will be published every Saturday.

This article explores the Barbary Wars, highlighting the United States' clashes with Barbary Coast states during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It depicts America's efforts against piracy, diplomatic strategies, and military endeavors, which culminated in crucial triumphs and solidification of American influence in the Mediterranean. These events not only shaped America's rise to global prominence but also intersected with Ottoman history, underscoring the intricate dynamics of power in international affairs. To read more: https://medium.com/@shahidullahdubangla/battle-on-the-high-seas-ottoman-vs-usa-in-the-barbary-wars-05f2d2a0aab7

Shakespearean sonnet, expressing the love of my homeland.