Maintaining morale ahead of the June 23 elections
| OpinionPsychological edge is key to winning elections. Campaign strategists frequently attempt to promote morale among their supporters or dishearten their opponents. The same goes for the June 23 mayoral election in Istanbul.
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OpinionVoter turnout, sincerity key factors on June 23
By Burhanettin DuranThe mayoral candidates of Turkey's major electoral alliances will compete once again on June 23. Provided that electoral volatility is low between rival camps, both contenders will primarily focus on maintaining their original level of popular support.
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OpinionUS-Iran tension may lead to unexpected confrontation
By Talha KösePresident Donald Trump's administration is increasing its pressure on Iran...
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OpinionUS investing too much power in the Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe U.S. is concentrating too much on the Middle East, which may cost it dearly; it has already issues such as the trade war with China, the Venezuelan crisis and Russia's increasing global effectiveness to handle
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Critical points for the Istanbul rerun polls
By Burhanettin DuranThe key to success for the candidates in the neck-and-neck race in Istanbul is to keep their supporters motivated and excited, while keeping their campaigns positive
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US position in NATO effects ties with Turkey
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe crisis in NATO and a complicated U.S. foreign policy are shaping Ankara-Washington relations, making it hard to predict the future
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NATO in crisis
By Burhanettin DuranThe NATO Council and Mediterranean Dialogue Partners Meeting took place in Ankara earlier this week, at a time when Turkey and the United States are experiencing tensions over the former's plan to purchase the S-400 missile defense system from Russia and disagreements on Turkish drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Violence escalates after the Israeli attack on Gaza
By Muhittin AtamanMost regional and global powers supporting the Israeli attacks against the oppressed Palestinians means that there is no will to deter Israeli aggression
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What lies ahead for Turkey’s political alliances
By Burhanettin DuranSome words are capable of designating more than what they seem to mean. The word alliance, which has become a cornerstone of Turkish politics in recent months, is one such example. In the wake of the July 2016 resistance and Turkey's transition to a presidential system, the ability to form and maintain alliances emerged as a key skill in the political arena.
