Murat Kurum

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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 months ago

Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Tayyip Erdoğan took a strategic step and entrusted the local election…

10 months ago

Erdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbul

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Murat Kurum, former Minister of Urban Planning,…

10 months ago