15 July 2016 Turkish Coup D'état Attempt
From the July 15 coup attempt to the ‘Century of Türkiye’
| OpinionSaturday marked the seventh anniversary of the July 15, 2016, coup attempt in Türkiye – …
-
OpinionKemal Kılıçdaroğlu Is Set to Lose Türkiye’s Presidential Election
By Faruk YaslıçimenWith Türkiye’s transition to a presidential system in April 2017, after a historic referendum that saw 51.4% of the votes cast in favor of the new system, political parties in Türkiye immediately began to adapt to the new system. The presidential system, which requires candidates to win an absolute majority of first-round votes, forged pre-election alliances. It became clear to all opposition parties, led by the Republican People’s Party (CHP), that on their own they could not defeat Erdoğan or the AK Party (Justice and Development Party) under Erdoğan’s leadership?
-
OpinionAK Party foreign policy: The national context
By Muhittin Ataman'Turkish foreign policy is a quest for independence in the national context, a quest for a leadership role in the regional context and a quest for autonomous status in the global context'
-
OpinionPermanent July 15 awareness for ‘this country’
By Burhanettin DuranOn the July 15 resistance’s sixth anniversary, the Turkish people commemorated that night. It is our civic duty to keep alive the 'political consciousness' that opposed the coup, the occupation, civil war and chaos that night. To tell that epic story to future generations is to repay one’s debt to this country and the nation.
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
-
Two sides of the July 15 coup attempt
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey marked the fifth anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt and relived that night – the night when the Turkish people made history. That night, which instantly became a turning point in the history of our democracy, consisted of two significant parts.
-
Beyond Turkey: Why July 15 coup attempt is significant
By Talha KöseThe July 15 failed coup attempt was one of the critical turning points of Turkish history and Turkish democracy. Indeed it was a significant day for many international actors who follow Turkey closely.
-
Remembering Turkey’s July 15 coup attempt
By Burhanettin DuranFive years have passed since the inauspicious coup attempt in Turkey. That fateful night is when the Turkish people took charge of their future, too. Many events will take place this week to tell the epic story of a glorious nation, which stopped tanks with their bare hands.
-
The impact of Biden’s 1915 decision on Turkey-US ties
By Burhanettin DuranOne thing is clear: The relationship between Ankara and Washington gradually evolve from the constraints of a traditional alliance. A new modus operandi emerges, which brings together adversity, competition and cooperation.
-
How admirals’ declaration undermines Turkish democracy
By Burhanettin DuranThe democratic reaction to the coup-implied declaration by 104 retired admirals is crashing down like an avalanche. Writing the declaration in refined language does not eliminate the message.