A Boon for Erdoğan: Opposition Fractures Before Elections
Given the state of play, Erdoğan’s chances of extending his 20-year presidency have significantly improved.
Given the state of play, Erdoğan’s chances of extending his 20-year presidency have significantly improved.
In the wake of February’s devastating earthquake, the Turkish president promised an ambitious reconstruction program in a bid to keep voters on his side.
In spite of his rising unpopularity, will forcing a disunited opposition to an early election be enough to allow Erdoğan to return to office?
NATO membership for Sweden and Finland appears at the mercy of Turkey’s ever-expanding demands.
The Greek foreign minister condemned the threats by one NATO member toward another.
Before ratifying Sweden’s NATO bid, Erdoğan wants to see “concrete steps” first. For Sweden, that means coming down hard on Kurdish groups Turkey deems terrorist in nature, as well as extraditing persons wanted by Ankara.
The Swedish ambassador explained to the Turkish government that “there is freedom of speech in Sweden,” but the satirical segment by the Kurdish comedian has had diplomatic repercussions.
Turkey’s membership would grant it additional leverage against the West as well as bolster its economy through ties with Eurasian countries. Currently, Ankara is mired in efforts to bring down its inflation numbers ahead of next year’s elections.
Worried about another pogrom, the Green-Left mayor warned there “will be spontaneous dissenting voices.”
A careful study of the available evidence suggests that Nixon should not have resigned the U.S. presidency.
The Greek foreign minister condemned the threats by one NATO member toward another.
Before ratifying Sweden’s NATO bid, Erdoğan wants to see “concrete steps” first. For Sweden, that means coming down hard on Kurdish groups Turkey deems terrorist in nature, as well as extraditing persons wanted by Ankara.
The Swedish ambassador explained to the Turkish government that “there is freedom of speech in Sweden,” but the satirical segment by the Kurdish comedian has had diplomatic repercussions.
Turkey’s membership would grant it additional leverage against the West as well as bolster its economy through ties with Eurasian countries. Currently, Ankara is mired in efforts to bring down its inflation numbers ahead of next year’s elections.
Worried about another pogrom, the Green-Left mayor warned there “will be spontaneous dissenting voices.”
A careful study of the available evidence suggests that Nixon should not have resigned the U.S. presidency.
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