In response to a sharp decline in fertility rates—dropping from roughly 14 per 1,000 in 2019 to historic lows—the Turkish government has reframed population growth as a matter of national resilience and security. By declaring 2025 the “Year of the Family,” the administration is positioning the traditional household not just as a social unit, but … Continue reading Turkey’s Year of the Family: Pivot to Family-Centric Governance