Murat Kurum

Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyondIdentity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

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…

1 year ago
Surmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victorySurmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victory

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…

1 year ago
Erdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rallyErdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rally

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…

1 year ago
Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat KurumErdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

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…

1 year ago
Erdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbulErdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbul

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,…

1 year ago