Dr. Salim Çevik

• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
• Salim Çevik

One man rule: What Erdoğan’s re-election means for Turkey’s political system and foreign policy

Turkey’s President Erdoğan is entering his third decade in power after winning a tightly contested run-off election. Hürcan Aslı Aksoy and Salim Çevik discuss how he managed to secure a third term, why the opposition failed to unseat the president and what the election results mean for Ankara’s relations with NATO allies, the EU and Germany.

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• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
• Salim Çevik

Possible transfer of power in Turkey: Would Erdoğan concede defeat?

As Turkey heads to the polls on May 14, many fear that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan might not respect the election results if he is defeated. Aslı Aksoy and Salim Çevik argue that a violent rejection of the transfer of power is unlikely.

• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
• Salim Çevik

Is extensive election fraud possible in Turkey’s fiercest elections?

Turkey will soon vote for a new parliament and president. With the electoral process lacking in fairness, there are fears of fraud. Aslı Aksoy and Salim Çevik explain why this is unlikely.

• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
• Salim Çevik

At a crossroads: What is at stake in Turkey‘s elections?

On May 14, Turkish voters head to the polls. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is running for reelection. Six opposition parties have united to compete against him. Hürcan Asli Aksoy and Salim Çevik are taking a look at the candidates, the prospect of political change and how the results could impact relations between Turkey and the EU. Host: Esme Nicholson.

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• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
• Salim Çevik

Political and Economic Implications of the Turkish Earthquakes

Centralisation of power has eroded state capacity

doi:10.18449/2023C19

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• Salim Çevik
• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy

The Conviction of Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Prospects for Democracy in Turkey

Prosecution of Istanbul mayor is the latest in a series of moves designed to abolish the competitive dimension of Turkey’s political system, argue Salim Çevik and Aslı Aksoy.