Turkey’s role in the Iran-Israel crisis thus far
According to reporting from BBC Türkçe, Turkey has served as an intermediary between Iran and the United States as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate following Iran’s missile attacks over the weekend. Additionally, statements released by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry have been critical of Israel while avoiding direct condemnation of Iran. A press statement released Sunday (Aprıl […]
Historic local elections in Turkey as opposition deals unprecedented blow to Erdoğan
Turkey’s main opposition party has achieved a historic victory against the nation’s 22-year ruling party as well as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In a stunning turn of events, the opposition secured the majority of votes nationwide for the first time since 1977, prompting the two-decade de-facto ruler of Turkey to deliver his first-ever concession speech. […]
Turkish lawyer detained over anti-Sharia social media posts
Turkish lawyer Feyza Altun was detained Monday (February 19) following several anti-Sharia social media posts. Refuting charges that she had attacked anyone’s religion or lifestyle, Altun doubled down on her criticism of Sharia, referencing Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Altun, who has frequently received attention for her provocative social media posts, landed in hot water this week following […]
Wife of imprisoned Kurdish leader announces she will not run as candidate in Istanbul’s upcoming mayoral election
Başak Demirtaş, wife of imprisoned Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş, announced Wednesday (February 7) that she will not stand as a candidate in İstanbul’s upcoming mayoral election on March 31. Demirtaş’s potential candidacy for the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, rumored since December, had been seen as a major threat to the reelection chances of incumbent opposition mayor […]
AKP announces İstanbul mayoral candidate for upcoming local elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) has announced its candidate for İstanbul mayor. Turkey’s local elections are scheduled to take place on March 31, when Turkish voters will go to the polls to choose their mayors in provinces across the country. In opposition hands since Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s victory in 2019, Turkey’s […]
Controversy regarding joint declaration following deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Northern Iraq
12 Turkish soldiers have been killed in clashes with militants associated with the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) in Northern Iraq, according to press releases from Turkey’s Defense Ministry released last Friday and Saturday (December 22-23). Following the deaths of the soldiers, Turkey’s domestic political realm has erupted with controversy regarding a joint declaration signed in […]
Turkish politicians issue statements following outbreak of Israel-Gaza conflict
Since the outbreak of violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning (October 7), several Turkish politicians and government ministries have put out statements on the matter. An English-language press release from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated October 7 urged deescalation and the pursuit of a two-state solution, saying: “We are deeply concerned about […]
This Week in Turkey (246): Wind of change in the Mid East with Dr. Birol Başkan
Tonight, President Erdoğan visits Qatar and floats the Chinese model for the economy. Turkish Bar Association has a new president and Istanbul Mayor Imamoğlu’s potential presidential aspirations remain vague. Dr. Başkan’s book “The Politics of Islam: The Muslim Brothers and the State in the Arab Gulf” is available online for a deeper dive. Voiceover: Kathleen PhelpsNews Texts: […]
Medyascope, Financial Times tarafından “gelecek vaat eden 25 şirket” arasında gösterildi
Dünyanın önde gelen ekonomi gazetelerinden Financial Times, Ortadoğu’da umut vaat eden, sektöründe bir kırılma yaratan ve bölgedeki olanaksızlıklara rağmen başarılı olan 25 şirketin listesini yayınladı. “FT Future 25: Middle East” başlığıyla ve “Mishcon The Leap” isimli bir şirketler ağının işbirliğiyle hazırlanan raporda Türkiye’den yer alan tek medya kuruluşu Medyascope oldu. Listeye Türkiye’den Medyascope’un yanı […]
Medyascope, Financial Times tarafından “gelecek vaat eden 25 şirket” arasında gösterildi
Dünyanın önde gelen ekonomi gazetelerinden Financial Times, Ortadoğu’da umut vaat eden, sektöründe bir kırılma yaratan ve bölgedeki olanaksızlıklara rağmen başarılı olan 25 şirketin listesini yayınladı. “FT Future 25: Middle East” başlığıyla ve “Mishcon The Leap” isimli bir şirketler ağının işbirliğiyle hazırlanan raporda Türkiye’den yer alan tek medya kuruluşu Medyascope oldu. Listeye Türkiye’den Medyascope’un yanı sıra, […]
Interview with Amit Bein on “Kemalist Turkey and Middle East”
This Week in Turkey (47): with Joshua Landis on the Syrian Kurds and regional/global powers
Voiceover: Ömer GürbÜz omergurbuz@gmail.com
