Güldem Atabay: Political Engineering for Erdoğan’s Re-election and Why Hungary Matters

Hungary’s April 12 election is shaping up as a critical test for whether entrenched illiberal systems can be challenged through the ballot box. The outcome will resonate far beyond Budapest, carrying implications for global populist movements—and for Türkiye’s own political trajectory. As President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces constraints on running again, Ankara is entering a … Continue reading Güldem Atabay: Political Engineering for Erdoğan’s Re-election and Why Hungary Matters