The EU and the U.S. Are Content with Erdoğan’s Continuity
‘Erdoğan now has two priorities: to chart a more assertive presence for Turkey globally, and to leverage Ankara’s position inside...
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“Erdoğan has blocked any possibility of street organization through civil society” – Samim Akgönül
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan won the presidential elections in Turkey last Sunday, defeating Kemal Kiliçdaroglu in the second round. Despite...
No “Reset” For US-Turkey Relations
Erdoğan’s victory, coupled with political dynamics in his country, expose what has long been evident: The two historic pillars of the...
What Happens After Erdoğan?
‘Tens of millions of his supporters refer to Erdoğan as “Reis,” meaning “leader”. Abroad, there are hundreds of millions of...
Erdoğan Secures His Throne With a Powerful ‘Adhesive’
In his divided country, the strongest “adhesive” is extreme nationalism. So, Erdoğan has every reason to continue suppressing domestic...
Why Erdoğan Won
The wrong candidate ran a poor campaign in Turkey’s presidential elections. Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s loss against incumbent President...
Game Over
Turkey’s regime has changed – arguably and most likely forever. Let us cut to the chase. With the conclusion of the national runoff...
Turkey’s Future Course Under Erdoğan
It seems that Erdoğan will try to muddle through as he has successfully since the Great Recession. Whether he can successfully fend off a...
Turkey Between Atatürk and Erdoğan
The result of this Ottoman absolutism was the same as its previous version’s: collapse. Nepotism, cronyism, and bribery flourished;...
If Erdoğan Wins Again, Is a ‘Reset’ With the USA Possible?
Although Turkey has been kicked out of the F-35 program, it still desires to purchase new F-16 jets. For these reasons, we may also see a...