Political Détente: Implications for Turkish Politics Cem CetingucPosted on13 May, 202413 May, 2024 President Erdoğan’s potential visit to the CHP headquarters holds greater symbolism compared to Özel’s visit … Continue ReadingPolitical Détente: Implications for Turkish Politics
Can Selcuki: Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on9 April, 2024 The local elections on March 31 produced results far beyond expectations. Immediately after the election, … Continue ReadingCan Selcuki: Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?
Steven Cook and Sinan Ciddi: Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here Atilla YeşiladaPosted on7 April, 2024 Turkish politics is interesting again. For years, Turkey’s opposition was moribund. Then suddenly, last weekend, … Continue ReadingSteven Cook and Sinan Ciddi: Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here
Video Commentary: CHP’s stunning victory shakes up the politcal landcape. What to expect next? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 April, 2024 It took me a couple of days to get over the shock of CHP beating … Continue ReadingVideo Commentary: CHP’s stunning victory shakes up the politcal landcape. What to expect next?
Tim Ash: Turkey – Simsek is a keeper Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 April, 2024 It is interesting listening to the international investment community when it comes to Turkey, as … Continue ReadingTim Ash: Turkey – Simsek is a keeper
Erdoğan criticizes leading nations to address global tensions Cem CetingucPosted on26 March, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has denounced the failure of leading nations to address escalating tensions worldwide. “From the … Continue ReadingErdoğan criticizes leading nations to address global tensions
Video commentary: Central Bank’s surprise rate hikes reshapes economy, politics Atilla YeşiladaPosted on22 March, 2024 Real Turkey Channel frontperson Atilla Yesilada claims the rate hike by Central Bank of … Continue ReadingVideo commentary: Central Bank’s surprise rate hikes reshapes economy, politics
Is Erdogan serious about retirement? Cem CetingucPosted on15 March, 2024 As Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again signals his final election, Turkey is buzzing with questions … Continue ReadingIs Erdogan serious about retirement?
Biggest issue is the high cost of living according to Turks Cem CetingucPosted on6 February, 20246 February, 2024 An overwhelming majority of Turks see the high cost of living as the country’s most … Continue ReadingBiggest issue is the high cost of living according to Turks
AKP discloses ‘real municipalism’ manifesto before local elections Cem CetingucPosted on30 January, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has revealed his ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) election manifesto titled “real municipalism” in … Continue ReadingAKP discloses ‘real municipalism’ manifesto before local elections
Turkey vows to strengthen ties with TRNC Cem CetingucPosted on21 January, 2024 Türkiye’s relations with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) “are not limited to political … Continue ReadingTurkey vows to strengthen ties with TRNC
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visits Erdoğan in Istanbul Cem CetingucPosted on21 January, 202421 January, 2024 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid her first visit to Türkiye on Jan. 20, engaging in discussions … Continue ReadingItalian PM Giorgia Meloni visits Erdoğan in Istanbul
Turkey Greece talks on illegal immigration continue Cem CetingucPosted on19 January, 2024 Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has engaged in a series of bilateral discussions with Greek Shipping and Island … Continue ReadingTurkey Greece talks on illegal immigration continue
FM Fidan outlines Turkish foreign policy goals for 2024 Atilla YeşiladaPosted on3 January, 2024 In his New Year’s message, Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, announced the country’s commitment to … Continue ReadingFM Fidan outlines Turkish foreign policy goals for 2024
How genuine is Erdogan’s new-found keeness for the Western alliance? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on15 July, 2023 In just the last week, Erdogan has dropped his opposition to Sweden joining the North … Continue ReadingHow genuine is Erdogan’s new-found keeness for the Western alliance?
Election conducted under stringent security measures Cem CetingucPosted on28 May, 2023 The Interior Ministry has implemented extensive security measures across Türkiye to ensure the smooth conduct of the presidential runoff election. … Continue ReadingElection conducted under stringent security measures
Could Turkey’s Inflation Crisis Affect Erdogan’s Re-Election Bid? Cem CetingucPosted on17 April, 202317 April, 2023 A month before Turkey goes to the polls on May 14, the country’s inflation crisis … Continue ReadingCould Turkey’s Inflation Crisis Affect Erdogan’s Re-Election Bid?
FM condems French ambassador for awarding YPG Cem CetingucPosted on28 March, 2023 The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned France’s ambassador to Türkiye Herve Magro on March 27 and “strongly condemned” the … Continue ReadingFM condems French ambassador for awarding YPG
Twitter stoke electoral intervention concerns Cem CetingucPosted on27 March, 2023 Social media giant Twitter is back in the spotlight for its “complex” algorithm that is … Continue ReadingTwitter stoke electoral intervention concerns
Erdogan Criticizes Opposition Alliance’s Partnership with HDP Cem CetingucPosted on23 March, 2023 The opposition bloc has long been in covert cooperation with the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), … Continue ReadingErdogan Criticizes Opposition Alliance’s Partnership with HDP