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Sinan Oğan’s move: What does it mean for Türkiye’s second round?
| OpinionSinan Oğan, who contested the presidential election as the ATA Alliance’s candidate, endorsed President Recep Tayyip …
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OpinionUnforgettable triumph of Turkish democracy
By Muhittin AtamanTens of millions of Turks went to the polls and cast their votes last Sunday to choose the next president and the 600-seat Parliament. Over 30 political parties and five multiparty political coalitions (the People’s Alliance, the Nation Alliance, the ATA Alliance, the Labor and Freedom Alliance, and the Union of Socialist Forces Alliance) competed in the elections. At first, there were four official candidates, namely, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Sinan Oğan and Muharrem Ince. However, after the withdrawal of Ince, only three of them competed for the Presidency.
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OpinionTurkish elections hang in the ‘who’s the true nationalist’ balance
By Burhanettin DuranThe election campaign has finally boiled down to a debate over the “real” nationalists. It is hardly surprising that nationalism, which has been on the rise globally since former U.S. President Donald Trump’s term, remains critically important in Türkiye – which continues to combat terrorists.