This is the most tense moment I have seen in Turkish society
Asli Aydintasbas says that the earthquake may have entrenched deep divisions in Turkish politics
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Nearly all political parties, with the exception of pro-Kurdish HDP, are running on a platform for voluntary or involuntary repatriation of Syrians
Asli Aydintasbas comments on the immigration and refugee issue in the Turkish elections
It’s not just a united opposition running against the incumbent government, but they’re putting forth a proposition to change the nature of the regime
Asli Aydintasbas explains why Turkey’s upcoming elections are set to be the most important of 2023
This is a familiar tactic before elections. In this case, we have the element of energy diversification, and Bulgaria is trying to negotiate Russian gas through Turkey.
We are heading into elections, [Erdogan’s] numbers are looking very uncertain and the refugee issue seems to be one of the top concerns for Turkish voters across the political spectrum, including his
Erdogan’s diplomatic charm offensive is tactically smart — but it doesn’t change the reality that it is driven by an awareness of his dire domestic position
In an op-ed, Asli Aydıntaşbaş comments on Erdogan rapprochement with former foes
The reality is, Syria is still not safe for return
On both issues Putin holds enormous leverage over Erdogan