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2014 local election
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Three reasons why the AK Party can win Izmir
Turkey’s main opposition party should be very concerned about Binali Yıldırım’s mayoral bid. Izmir is the CHP’s stronghold. That…
Saturday 14 December 2013
A clearer picture in Istanbul
We now have a better idea of who’s running for the third most important job in Turkish politics…
Sunday 8 December 2013
This campaign is for real
Turkish elections always produce some delightfully earnest campaign material. This video is a great early candidate. Those hoping…
Thursday 28 November 2013
Gökçek rides again
Ankara’s erratic mayor is nominated for a fifth term – and will probably win When the Gezi Park…
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Would a CHP-MHP alliance work?
The Turkish left says it’s possible a deal could be struck between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Devlet Bahçeli It…
Saturday 27 July 2013
Sarıgül’s fight
On Friday morning Mustafa Sarıgül, darling of the non-CHP Turkish left, braved the cold Ankara weather to hand…
Monday 7 January 2013
Playing politics with council boundaries
Some AK Party leaders may think tweaking Istanbul council borders is a good idea, but it probably isn’t.…
Thursday 18 October 2012