Türkiye's Homeland Party (MP) Chairperson
Türkiye's Homeland Party (MP) Chairperson
First-round, second-round and post-election scenarios in Türkiye
| OpinionTürkiye has reached the election’s home stretch as voters abroad began to cast their votes …
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OpinionCandidate 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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OpinionIdentity politics, sense of belonging key as Turkish vote looms
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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OpinionInce and HDP: Factors to consider in first round of Turkish elections
By Burhanettin DuranWith nearly 50 days left until the Turkish elections, the People’s Alliance and the Nation Alliance are doing everything possible to win the Presidency in the first round.