Ekrem İmamoğlu

What Are Turkey’s Red Lines in the Iran Conflict?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reluctant to get involved in the Iran War, fearing it would hurt his party’s chances in the next election.

Turkey’s Cabinet Reshuffle Sets the Stage for Its Next President

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is laying the groundwork for a dynastic succession—and disposing of democratic institutions that might obstruct it.

Erdogan chooses the ayatollahs over the Iranian people

While Iranian protesters are being beaten, imprisoned, and killed by the Islamic Republic, Turkey’s government is busy running diplomatic interference for the mullahs. Ankara’s...

President Erdogan’s Decapitation of the Turkish Opposition

The US and NATO need to stand up for what remains of Turkey’s democracy.

London’s Eurofighter sale to Turkey: A win for industry, a loss for strategy

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood side-by-side in Ankara on Oct. 28 to announce Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons...

Erdogan Claims Progress in Bid to Secure F-35 Fighter Jet From United States

Erdogan Meets With Trump: After meeting with President Donald Trump at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed optimism over discussions to...

The PKK abandons armed struggle

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged a secessionist campaign against Turkey since 1978, announced on May 12 its decision to end its armed struggle. Under the leadership of Abdullah...

A Turkey With No Elections?

On March 19, Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu—President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most serious political challenger. Imamoglu has served as mayor since 2019 and has defeated...

‘Attack on Democracy’: Germany Blocks Eurofighter Sale to Turkey for Imprisoning Opposition Leader

Turkey Seeks to Modernize Air Force: Germany’s parliament blocked the sale of approximately three dozen Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey on April 17, citing concerns over the...

‘Destroy and Devastate Zionist Israel’: Turkish President Prays for Jewish State’s Destruction Amid Mass Protests

Erdogan Offers Prayers for Palestinian Terrorists: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for God to destroy Israel during a prayer service to mark the end of Ramadan on...

A bad week for the Muslim Brotherhood

Protests against Hamas and Turkey's president are roiling the Middle East.

Hamas and Turkey: Partners in Terror

‘Walk Across the Street’: Turkish Opposition Calls for Nationwide Boycotts of Pro-Erdogan Companies and Media

CHP Publishes List of Companies to Boycott: The leader of Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has called for a nationwide boycott of Turkish companies backing...

‘We’re Free People’: Protests Erupt in Turkey Over Arrest of Main Rival to Erdogan

Imamoglu Charged: Istanbul MayorEkrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was formally arrested on March 23 and charged with corruption. Imamoglu,...

Turkey Cracks Down on Demonstrators Protesting Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Arrests of Demonstrators: Turkish authorities arrested more than 100 protesters after thousands of Turkish citizens demonstrated throughout March 19 and March 20 against the politically...

Turkey Arrests Presidential Candidate Ekrem Imamoglu

It was, according to Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party, a “coup against our next president.” In the early hours of March 19, Turkish police arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of...

How not to dethrone an authoritarian leader: The case of Turkey’s Erdoğan

Public apathy and inaction to Erdoğan's authoritarian agenda play a big role in sustaining his hold on power

Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here

Last weekend’s elections offer a first glimpse of a political future beyond the reigning strongman.

Erdogan is Here to Stay

The Turkish president has adopted a transactional policy with the West. Washington should respond in kind.

Why Did Erdogan Win?

The opposition chose the wrong candidate and ran a poor campaign.