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Türkiye Faced with Multiple Challenges

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

September 15, 2025 Neither the word “shocking” nor any of its synonyms, such as “appalling” or “distressing”, can properly describe the latest political developments in Türkiye. The İstanbul province has a Metropolitan Municipality and 39 county municipalities. In the March … Continue reading →

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A New Dawn for Türkiye

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

April 3, 2024 I concluded a recent post with the following: “At this time, the mood in the country is one of dejection… The principal battleground in the upcoming municipal elections would be Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, Türkiye’s three major … Continue reading →

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An Unhappy Türkiye Heading to Municipal Elections

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

March 22, 2024 On Sunday, March 31st, Türkiye will hold municipal elections. People will not be going to the polls to express their preference for a new parliament, a new government, or a new leadership. Nonetheless, this election would allow … Continue reading →

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The Last Exit

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ali Tuygan

February 4, 2021 The EU summit held in Brussels on December 17, 2004 decided that accession negotiations with Turkey would start on October 3, 2005. The process was accordingly launched at the Luxembourg Intergovernmental Conference. This was two years after … Continue reading →

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Combating ISIL

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Ali Tuygan

9 July 2015 On July 6, 2015 President Obama delivered remarks after meeting with military leaders at the Pentagon to discuss US strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State (ISIL). Here are key quotes from his remarks and a … Continue reading →

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