Abdullah Gül
Abdullah Gül
Bullets, distortion of truth and lynchings in Türkiye
| OpinionTürkiye’s election authority on Friday finalized the list of presidential candidates who will compete in the …
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OpinionIs it possible to pause candidacy debate in opposition?
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey's opposition bloc has yet to come to an agreement on a joint road map for the 2023 elections, and their chances to construct one seem to be quite low
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OpinionTurkish opposition’s 2023 calculations
By Burhanettin DuranOpposition leaders Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and Meral Akşener of the Good Party (IP) continue to call for an early election, whenever they feel like it.
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OpinionWhat is the current agenda of Turkey’s political parties?
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey’s political parties are currently preoccupied with the proposed regulation of social media platforms, the legal status of Hagia Sophia, the parliamentary bill on multiple bar associations, the Istanbul Convention, the LGBT and Generation Z debates and the declining performance of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. In addition to those hot topics, there are also two permanent features: early elections and potential shifts between electoral alliances.
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
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The Charm of the Discourse on New Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranLife is a perpetual quest for renewal, and the not-so-uncommon pain of change often calls for a strong narrative. After all, one tends to find some comfort in the magic of words. The power of discourse allows us to blend yesterday's memories with the promise of today and the future.
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All Power to Erdogan
Turkey's constitution shows that the post of presidency wasn't intended to be merely symbolic or ceremonial - it only morphed into this due to military interference.