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Former State Department official Aaron David Miller explains how he thinks President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was able to extend his rule into a third decade by using identity politics to hold on to power.
Turkey’s presidential elections head into the second round on May 28. If Erdogan wins, it will mean more autocracy, closer ties with Russia and a continuation of disruptive relations with the EU and NATO.
During the Erdogan years, the perception of Turkey's place in the world from a geopolitical perspective has become more ambiguous. If the opposition wins the election, a very different conception of foreign policy may emerge.
On May 14th, Türkiye will have its presidential and parliamentary elections. It will be a pivotal moment in Turkish politics with implications for the world concerning NATO, the war in Ukraine, Syrian refugees, and more.
One major failure why the opposition was not able to unseat Erdogan in the past related to its failure to act as a united opposition. This time around, the opposition has been able to set up a large coalition that includes six different political parties.
Ahead of Türkiye’s elections, the opposition has created a broad coalition in an attempt to defeat President Erdogan. Despite their differences, the six political parties have succeeded in drafting a comprehensive policy platform that could change Turkey's leadership after 20 years.
Sweden is still waiting for Turkey to approve its application to join NATO. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Sweden hopes the upcoming Turkish elections scheduled for May 14 could be a turning point.
The reaction to the major earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey has not been as efficient as it could have been. For Damascus, this was due to the lack of control over its northern territory, while for Ankara, a highly centralized system slowed down the response.
Ankara’s relationship with Moscow is becoming directly linked to his bid to win the Turkish elections in 2023. Meanwhile, a disruptive Turkey within NATO and President Erdogan’s continued balancing act with the Kremlin offer Putin a strategic advantage.
Turkey is part of NATO and keeps close ties with the West, but its president is on the way to Russia with some very specific requests.