Turkey Orders New Election for Istanbul Mayor, in Setback for Opposition
Source:New York Times Date:07May2019
A good background story of how Erdogan changed his mind about Istanbul elections Mr. Erdogan himself at times seemed to be ready to concede, amid warnings in Turkey and abroad that,
Turkey: Is mob violence undermining democracy?
Source:Deutsche Welle Date:04May2019
An article which resonates at so many levels. First, it may provide an explanation why CHP might win a re-run of Istanbul election. Secodnly, it offers a background to troubled history of
New parties forming in Turkey: Babacan versus Davutoğlu
Source:Ahval News Date:02May2019
Reports suggest two former senior figures in Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) are attempting to form new parties. Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former prime minister under President Recep
In Turkey, Erdogan Is Still Calling All the Shots
Source:Foreign Policy Date:29Apr2019
This is an article, with which I completely disagree. In my view it perpetues the defeatist view of an all powerful Erdogan holding his and the nation’s destiny in his hands, and his hands
Erdogan’s Party Is Deeply Divided by Push to Redo Istanbul Election
Source:New York Times Date:27Apr2019
You are as good as your last victory in politics. AK Party has developed visible fissures. A re-election can turn them into cracks: A last-ditch effort by President Recep Tayyip
Cracks Are Deepening in Erdoğan’s Ruling Party
Source:The Atlantic Date:25Apr2019
These moves have brought already existing divisions and discontent within the AKP to a boiling point. For years, members of the party have privately complained about their frustrations and
Election setback evokes intra-party challenge to Erdogan
Source:Reuters Date:22Apr2019
Rumors of disgruntled former AKP heavyweights getting ready to stage a rebellion against Erdogan have been circulating for long, only to be dismissed by pro-AKP and opposition media. They are
How the Khartoum coup will affect Turkey-Sudan relations
Source:Arab News Date:21Apr2019
After the former Egyptian leader Mohammed Morsi, Bashir is the second jailed leader with whom Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) used to maintain close relations. As a result of
Drive to rerun Istanbul election is a risk for Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Source:Financial Times Date:17Apr2019
Some political analysts think senior AKP figures are serious about wanting a new contest. The opposition claims they are buying time while hiding some of the skeletons that have gathered over 25
Pelican clique undermines Turkey’s ruling party, seeks Istanbul re-vote
Source:Ahval News Date:12Apr2019
A precious expose of the factions within AKP with focus on one particularly virulent strain, called the Pelicanists. A must read for those who need to understand the intricacies of Turkish