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How long will CHP Chair Özgür Özel’s new politics last?
| OpinionSince taking over as chairperson of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Özgür Özel has notably …
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OpinionÖzel and Kılıçdaroğlu’s ‘political’ showdown
By Burhanettin DuranThe Republican People's Party's (CHP) current and previous leaders are fighting over the kind of politics that the movement should embrace in the future.
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OpinionWhat does CHP want to do?
By Burhanettin DuranAs Türkiye’s political parties and leaders analyze the municipal election results, it remains unclear what Turkish politics will look like in this new period. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid due respect to the people’s choice on election night, making an inclusive statement that encouraged the opposition to speak responsibly.
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Opinion3 structural problems of CHP’s local election campaign
By Burhanettin DuranThe municipal election campaign of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has been riddled with crises, and I am not talking about their various statements that have become the subject of controversy. For example, this is not about the CHP chairperson’s remarks about Turkish citizens who paid for their exemption from military service or Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu’s comments on housewives.
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From Super Cup crisis to terror attack in Iran
By Burhanettin DuranThe new year got off to an extremely busy start in Türkiye.
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CHP, counterterrorism and two-pronged discourse
By Burhanettin DuranTwelve Turkish soldiers lost their lives earlier this week in an attack by the terrorist organization PKK in northern Iraq. I offer my condolences to their families and the nation.
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Alliances and campaigns ahead of Türkiye’s local elections
By Burhanettin DuranThe municipal election campaign in Türkiye kicked off with a debate on alliances and cooperation. It seems that the People’s Alliance will campaign for the March 31, 2024 elections similarly to the 2019 and 2023 elections following a meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairperson Devlet Bahçeli.
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Is it possible for CHP to persuade Good Party...
By Burhanettin DuranThe Good Party (IP) is trying to deal with resignations, an inquiry into the financial affairs of its chairperson’s family members, and allegations of missing funds and harassment.
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Who can form the opposition alliance in Türkiye?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Good Party (IP) took another step toward contesting next year’s municipal elections without joining any alliance as Kürşad Zorlu, the movement’s spokesperson, announced their decision to field mayoral candidates in all 81 provinces. As such, IP Chairperson Meral Akşener shut the door on a potential alliance with the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – at least for now.