first election in which Erdoğan is not the clear favourite. Six opposition parties of different ideological origins have … government would need to undertake the arduous tasks of establishing a meritocratic bureaucracy, restructuring Turkey …

for the national, pro­vincial and district parliaments. The spotlight was largely centred on the presidential election, as … 20 March, General Prabowo Subianto will be assuming office in October. His election as head of state is seen by some …

No Russian election since Soviet times has been manipulated to the extent we are seeing in the 2024 “presidential … election”. The political context is dictatorial, the regime’s power grab comprehensive. The media are subject to wartime … regime and the war should not be overlooked. Germany and Europe should unequivocally state that this election is undemocratic …

they publicly signed the joint manifesto for Turkey's transition into the "Strengthened Parliamentary System" in February … foreign policy. The 200-page joint document provides a comprehensive overview of what changes Turkey can be expected to go … issues in Turkey-EU relations, a possible opposition victory could bring bilateral relations back to an institutional …

region. The consequences for the EU would be enormous. Turkey needs economic and security cooperation with Europe to secure …

China, Russia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their engagement has been most evident in the areas of direct …

The inclusion of technocrats and bureaucrats in Turkey’s new cabinet has led to cautious optimism over a possible … better financial and economic deals. Given Turkey’s importance as a security partner, especially in light of Russia’s war …

powers have historically balanced their interests, there are signs that rivalry is taking precedence. Turkey’s unwavering … more likely, furthering Turkey’s interests, and potentially limiting Russia’s role in the region. However, the prospect of … a "less Russia, more Turkey" dynamic heightens Tehran’s apprehensions towards Ankara. Particularly concerning for Iran …