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akp
60 posts
The two faces of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Comments made this week on abortion demonstrate a serious character flaw in Turkey’s prime minister. Last week, addressing…
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Being gay in Turkey’s army
If you haven’t seen it already, Emre Azizlerli from the BBC has produced a comprehensive and accurate account…
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Election 2011: timetable of events
Following on from yesterday’s missive, a quick guide for when to expect what in Turkey’s election today. Let’s…
Sunday 12 June 2011
Golden Numbers of Election Night
The main figures to watch out for in this weekend's election
Friday 10 June 2011
MHP crashes below threshold in opinion poll, but result is really a CHP victory
Just two parties are likely to cross the 10 percent threshold at the next Turkish election, according to…
Sunday 20 February 2011
The democratic deficit in Turkey’s electoral system
The Constitutional Court changes the way MPs are allocated across Turkish provinces Supporters of proportional representation rejoice! Turkish…
Thursday 17 February 2011
Who will win Turkey’s next general election?
Thoughts and predictions ahead of the next Turkish parliamentary vote Some astonishing news for you: Turkey’s parliament is…
Sunday 16 January 2011
Time, gentlemen: Efes Pilsen, Turkey’s top basketball team, is forced off court
Turkey’s most successful basketball team found out yesterday that it must change its name or close down because…
Saturday 8 January 2011
Opinion poll suggests huge gains for CHP; hollow victory for AK Party
Metropoll’s latest opinion poll* just over a week ago asked, among other things, for voting intention. Here are…
Wednesday 5 January 2011
What does Turkey’s referendum change? The Constitutional Court.
Summary of the proposed referendum changes to the Constitutional Court
Thursday 9 September 2010