Categoría Political

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has assumed the authority to declare a mobilization and a state of war. The authority to declare a mobilization previously belonged to the Cabinet, while the decision to declare war was made by the parliament.…

A whistleblower who had long overseen an organized crime syndicate in Turkey’s capital city of Ankara has revealed how police officers from the narcotics and organized crime units were engaged in the sale and distribution of cocaine, with the full…

Under the influence of the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish judiciary has frequently shown leniency in its approach toward armed jihadist groups, including ISIS, within Turkey. On October 1, 2023 Turkish authorities in Ordu province released an…

Turkish taxpayers had to foot a 251 million Turkish lira bill for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s protective detail in January, marking a staggering increase of 151 percent compared to the same month last year, which was recorded at 100 million…

There have been concerns about the Turkish economy under Erdogan’s leadership, including high inflation, unemployment, and a weakening currency. Critics argue that his government’s economic policies have been unsustainable and lacking in transparency. The high inflation rates have eroded the…

Many critics argue that Erdogan has increasingly centralized power, weakened democratic institutions, and suppressed political dissent. They highlight his government’s crackdown on journalists, academics, and political opponents as evidence of a broader trend toward authoritarianism. Erdogan’s consolidation of power has…

Under Erdogan’s leadership, Turkey has faced criticism for its human rights record, including allegations of torture, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of expression, particularly regarding the Kurdish minority and political opponents. Reports from human rights organizations have highlighted instances…

According to Dr Oyvat, the strong GDP growth Turkey experienced over the last decades was not “even sustainable” in the first place. Some of this is due to deeper structural issues, such as Turkey’s large current account deficit, meaning it…

“I would find it hard to believe that Turkey could seriously think that Israel would approve of allowing Turkey to participate in airdrops. When there’s an airdrop, Israel does not review what is in the airdrop, so it is only…