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Why, for once, I agree with Bülent Arınç
The speaker of Turkey's parliament hints this might not, yet, be Erdoğan's time to ascend
Monday 29 January 2007
Presidential Election: The Vox Pop
It’s funny how these things turn out. Last week, I asked the blogging community at large what they…
Sunday 14 January 2007
Presidential election: It is not Erdoğan’s time yet
This blog endorses Hikmet Çetin to become the next president of Turkey. Will anyone listen?
Wednesday 27 December 2006
Reforming Republican People
Turkey's opposition party must change its leader if it wants any shot at government next year
Sunday 10 December 2006
Erdoğan to meet Pope (at baggage reclaim?)
It appears the Prime Minister won't avoid meeting Benedict after all
Sunday 26 November 2006
So they chanted slogans. Who cares?
The Prime Minister is jeered at Bülent Ecevit's funeral, but secularists are wrong to say his end is nigh
Sunday 12 November 2006
As the progress report looms…
Europe isn't expected to go easy on the pace of Turkey's reform programme
Wednesday 8 November 2006
Election 2007: Early beginnings
One party leader's call for a PKK amnesty marks the start of the election campaign
Wednesday 18 October 2006
The Pope, and whether he has a big mouth
Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam ruffle feathers in Turkey too
Monday 18 September 2006