The Political Economy of the “Post-modern” Coup
One of the most tragic features of the era in terms of the relationship between politics and economics was that…
Will the 1997 Memorandum Last a Thousand Years?
As pro-democratic political and public actors change power balances in their favor, coup attempts become unable to achieve desired results.…
What Happened in Turkey on February 28?
Those who claim that February 28 was not a coup are only trying to cover up their own crimes. I’m…
From CHP to HDP: a Hidden Tunnel in Turkish Politics
On the way to 2019, despite the discomfort that it creates among its voter base, Kilicdaroglu’s CHP will reintroduce old…
Where does Meral Aksener’s Iyi Party stand in Turkish Politics?
In order to appeal to all political factions, Aksener has gathered various figures, who are mostly irrelevant and incompatible to…
Time to Decide for the CHP: Stay the Same or Become Popularized
CHP could just as easily say it doesn’t care about who rules, and focus on its usual voter base and…
Turkey 2016: Black Dogs and a Vanquished Coup
“Deccani Souls”, “The Battle of Algiers” and “Staging a Revolution” remind us that contemporary Turkey also has a Muslim soul…
Social Polarisation in Turkey: Myth or Reality?
Whatever the current tensions in the political sphere are, Turkish society is not being torn apart on the basis of…
Turkey’s Settlement Process: Back to the Original Positions?
The post-2013 process of settlement created a plural political environment conducive to the elaboration of all political options for the…
How the PKK Declined Peace Opportunities since Abdallah Ocalan’s 2013 Call
The PKK leader calling his terrorist organization twice to leave Turkey or leave armed engagement did not find a response…
How the PKK Declined Peace Opportunities since Abdallah Ocalan’s 2013 Call
The PKK leader calling his terrorist organization twice to leave Turkey or leave armed engagement did not find a response…
