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...
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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...
Earthquake in Turkey May Not Have Shaken Voting Trends
A rare instance of reporting from the ground in Turkey, where Turkey Recap has spoken to voters in the earthquake-struck regions of...
Sinan Ciddi: “The Turkish Electorate Is Not Interested in Democratic Governance”
FTP sat down with Sinan Ciddi, non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss his predictions for...
If Erdoğan Rigs the Elections…
“It is widely expected that Ankara will ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid. But that by itself may not be enough to lift congressional...
How Does a Turkish President Concede an Election?
Much of the anxiety surrounding Turkey’s presidential contest—and how Erdogan will respond to its results—is a consequence of his...
Turkey: Two Roads Diverge
The question that Turkish voters face is which one to take. On May 14 Turkish voters can determine which way modern...
How the EU Should Deal with Post-election Turkey
A long period of turbulence is probably be unavoidable, and building a constructive relationship will remain challenging. The EU’s key...