Electoral Problems in the Aftermath of the Earthquake
“How safe and fair will the elections be, if held without taking into account the cases where earthquake victims have left the...
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Erdoğan Appears Frail—Physically and Politically
“Extraordinarily high inflation and a cost of living crisis are widely blamed on Erdoğan’s mismanagement. Such problems, affecting...
“Turkey is Facing a Watershed” – Howard Eissenstat
Howard Eissenstat is a Turkey expert and an Associate Professor of History at St. Lawrence University and a non-resident scholar at the...
Ankara’s Road to Europe Runs Through Athens
“Excitement is building among supporters of Turkey’s political opposition, while anxiety is becoming palpable among President...
What If Erdogan Wins The Election?
Many will inevitably ask “whose fault is this” and “what comes next?” There are intense and often heated differences between Turkey...
Turkey and the PKK: Any Prospects for a Renewed Peace Process?
“The outcome of the upcoming May elections remains to be seen. It is also uncertain whether the Kemalist-led opposition would...
Let’s Be Hopeful, but Realistic
“It is unrealistic to expect that—even if it gains control of both the executive and the legislature—the opposition alliance will...
Erdoğan’s Alevi Rival Challenges His “Sunni Strategy”
Kilicdaroglu’s public discussion of his Alevi identity may prevent Erdoğan from exploiting his status as a religious minority and using...
Why Do Turks in Germany Overwhelmingly Support Erdoğan?
“Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing an uphill reelection battle, but if the vote took place in Germany, he would enjoy a decisive victory....
Erdoğan’s Conservatism or the Founder’s Modernist Vision?
“Erdoğan faces hurdles related to his authoritarian style; particularly the many discontented citizens his 20-year rule has...