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Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

On March 31, Türkiye will once again exercise its democratic right to vote in local government elections. Yet, this election…

8 months ago

Surmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victory

We are heading towards one of the most unfair and unequal elections in our history on March 31st. Despite its…

8 months ago

Erdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rally

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan complained on March 24 that the participation to his “Great İstanbul Again” rally ahead of the…

8 months ago

Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the election campaign with the motto “reconquering Istanbul,” it has been clear…

8 months ago

Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Since the May 2023 election defeat, Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has grappled with internal conflicts that…

10 months ago

Blinken in Istanbul: F-16 sales and Sweden’s NATO accession in spotlight

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Jan.…

11 months ago

Turkish police capture 56 suspects from 18 countries wanted by Interpol

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on January 3 that 56 suspects under Red Bulletin and Urgent Apprehension warrants by…

11 months ago

Turkish main opposition elects new leader: What “change” can he bring?

The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) changed its leader at a highly contested November 4 congress, and delegates elected…

1 year ago

Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu re-runs for 2024 local elections

The main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu announced that he will re-run for the…

1 year ago

CHP leader slams the inspection against İmamoğlu’s municipality

Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu spoke harshly about the terror inspection initiated by the Interior Ministry…

2 years ago