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Local elections and future of Turkish politics
| OpinionIt is still unclear to what extent the local elections to be held on Sunday will affect …
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OpinionIs Erdoğan responsible for Turkish opposition’s crisis?
By Burhanettin DuranLosing the May 2023 elections dragged Türkiye’s opposition parties into a crisis of “change” and “taking stock.” The leadership fight within the Republican People’s Party (CHP) continues to capture the Turkish people’s attention.
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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.
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OpinionLet ballot speak: Western media meddling Turkish vote as end looms
By Burhanettin DuranWith Türkiye entering the final week of the 2023 election campaign, rhetorical battles have notably escalated. It would be wrong to reduce that development to peak polarization because what observers have called this year’s most important election remains critically important for the country’s future.
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Türkiye elections: Identity, foreign policy and terrorism in focus
By Burhanettin DuranTerrorist organizations will become more ambitious and voters will grow more concerned unless and until Kılıçdaroğlu publicly pledges to continue the fight against terrorist groups with the same level of determination as the current government. Otherwise, he will face mounting criticism that he could not speak up against terrorists for the sake of “a handful of votes.”
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Renewed left-right polarization in Türkiye as election looms
By Burhanettin DuranThe ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) on Tuesday unveiled its election manifesto titled “The Right Steps for the Century of Türkiye.” The 481-page text, which the party painstakingly thought out, comprises six chapters and attaches importance to future projects, ways to improve living standards, and pursuing ambitious goals in foreign policy and national security.
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Candidate lists and two possible surprises in Turkish vote
By Burhanettin DuranA total of 26 political parties submitted their parliamentary candidate lists to the Supreme Election Council (YSK) on Sunday. They faced criticism over their picks – just like in every other election. Obviously, such lists represent the outcome of vigilant plans that take many different factors into consideration. Such as it is perfectly natural in failing to address all expectations at the grassroots level and for some people to be unhappy.
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Identity politics, sense of belonging key as Turkish vote...
By Burhanettin DuranEveryone seems to agree that Türkiye will make a “critically important choice at a historic crossroads” on May 14. That makes us expect an election campaign where each candidate and their parties will speak their truths. Do not be fooled by the ongoing calmness, as electoral alliances have been trying to expand and negotiate candidate lists in the month of Ramadan.
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Crises in Turkish opposition bloc: A fistful of bullets,...
By Burhanettin DuranAs Türkiye’s political parties put the final touches on their parliamentary candidate lists, presidential contenders are expected to focus on campaign events after the holidays. At the same time, political debates, rhetorical battles and shows have been getting more intense.