Despite Central Asia’s long history and enduring importance to world politics, today’s students are barely learning about this region. ...

Originally published 7/23/2016 here. Last week’s failed coup in Turkey has led to diverse speculation about which direction the country...

Chaturanga is a work of fiction, but the novel incorporates places, events, issues – and people – that are all too real. During his...

In a March 2014 article in Mining Engineering magazine, I played devil’s advocate by asking whether the risks of doing business in Turkey...

In a March 2014 article in Mining Engineering magazine, I played devil’s advocate by asking whether the risks of doing business in Turkey...

I had the pleasure of visiting KAFM 88.1 Grand Junction a couple of weeks ago to talk about Chaturanga. Host, Jeff Shuldener, and I...

“Can you recommend a book for my middle schooler? As an educator, I have heard this question numerous times from parents. Often, their...

INTRODUCING “CHATURANGA” – A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL ABOUT THE SILK ROAD Grand Junction, CO, January 25, 2016 – Andrew C. Katen has announced...

Originally published here on 1/3/2016. Syria is barely mentioned in Chaturanga. The same goes for the wider Middle East (with the...