opposition

“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seeking to run for office once again by securing a parliamentary majority and exploiting a…

2 months ago
Opposition Mayor of İstanbul’s Beşiktaş arrested, sparking political tensionsOpposition Mayor of İstanbul’s Beşiktaş arrested, sparking political tensions

Opposition Mayor of İstanbul’s Beşiktaş arrested, sparking political tensions

The mayor of Istanbul's Beşiktaş district, Rıza Akpolat from the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), has been arrested and suspended…

4 months ago
Power transition in Türkiye and the credibility of the oppositionPower transition in Türkiye and the credibility of the opposition

Power transition in Türkiye and the credibility of the opposition

The world and Türkiye are at a new turning point that could have dire consequences. This is one of those…

7 months ago
The Ankara “bromance”: Erdoğan-Bahçeli unity amidst opposition chaosThe Ankara “bromance”: Erdoğan-Bahçeli unity amidst opposition chaos

The Ankara “bromance”: Erdoğan-Bahçeli unity amidst opposition chaos

I wonder if it's appropriate to describe the conspicuously close relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP leader Devlet…

8 months ago
The CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new eraThe CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new era

The CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new era

The disarray following the CHP's electoral victory is not only evident in previously AK Party-held municipalities but also within the…

1 year ago
Is former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu returning to active politics?Is former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu returning to active politics?

Is former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu returning to active politics?

Former Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu returned to the public sphere 100 days after losing his seat to…

1 year ago
Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central targetTurkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

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…

1 year ago
Türkiye’s main opposition is on edge: scenarios, maneuvers, movesTürkiye’s main opposition is on edge: scenarios, maneuvers, moves

Türkiye’s main opposition is on edge: scenarios, maneuvers, moves

Türkiye's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) seem to be on edge, evinced by their prominent member's behaviour when they…

2 years ago
Turkish opposition in turmoil but not in dead-endTurkish opposition in turmoil but not in dead-end

Turkish opposition in turmoil but not in dead-end

After losing in the May presidential and legislative elections, Türkiye's opposition is in turmoil both inner-party struggles and within the…

2 years ago
Three days until Turkish elections, three key questionsThree days until Turkish elections, three key questions

Three days until Turkish elections, three key questions

With just three days until the critical Parliamentary and presidential elections that might have influence on the political trajectory of…

2 years ago