Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP)
US’ unilateral actions against Turkey source of problem
| OpinionThe backlash over U.S. President Joe Biden’s statement on the so-called Armenian “genocide” continues. Deeming …
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OpinionThe 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.
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OpinionTurkish opposition maneuvers too early for 2023 polls?
By Burhanettin DuranThe opposition elites, by contrast, cannot rid themselves of "othering" – secularist fanaticism. They are certainly miles away from having the kind of self-confidence needed to govern a country like Turkey.
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OpinionKemalist fears and Turkey’s global challenges
By Burhanettin Duranveryone responded to the coup-tinted declaration of 104 retired admirals the way I predicted on the state broadcaster TRT’s weekly current affairs show the following morning.
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
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What is the greatest problem in Turkish politics?
By Burhanettin DuranObviously, democracy requires political parties to change their views in order to find a middle ground. Temporarily suppressing one’s real views to unite around “negative politics” (opposing everything) is not a healthy attitude for the culture of democracy.
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Return to sender: US letter about Turkey backfires
By Burhanettin DuranWashington, which supports terrorist entities like FETÖ and the PKK, will undoubtedly face stronger criticism from all echelons of Turkish society.
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Opposition vs opposition: Muharrem Ince’s resignation
By Burhanettin DuranMuharrem Ince, who was the main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) presidential candidate in 2018, resigned on Feb. 8, following in the footsteps of three other parliamentarians. His critique of the CHP leadership was strongly worded and comprehensive.
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A milestone for Turkish opposition: Constitution debate
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan created the framework for the 2023 elections by calling for a new and civilian constitution. The need for a civilian constitution dates back to the adoption of the 1982 Constitution, an embodiment of the authoritarianism of coup leaders, hence, the frequent discussions on constitutional reform over the last 39 years – and 19 constitutional amendments. Yet Turkey still has not managed to talk about its political problems at the constitutional level.
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Identity crisis in CHP and anti-Erdoğanism
By Burhanettin DuranThe main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) made headlines again, as three parliamentarians resigned and Muharrem Ince, the CHP’s presidential candidate in the 2018 election, is preparing to launch his own movement. CHP Deputy Özgür Özel, the minority whip, blamed these developments on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but the problem is more complex and deeply rooted. CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s policy of stripping his party of ideology and identity, in an attempt to unite the opposition, appears to have hit a dead end.