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Letter from the editor: This is what we do
Turkey recap turns six
www.turkeyrecap.com
Since 2019, @turkeyrecap.bsky.social has brought clear, credible news from Ankara to readers in more than 107 countries.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
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Need to catch up on the Turkey-PKK peace talks?
@sinemadar.bsky.social outlined the most recent and most important developments on Recap radio, including:
- Steps taken to date
- Demirtaş' release prospects
- AKP-MHP alignment
- CHP's role/stance
- Syria and more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3r...
@sinemadar.bsky.social outlined the most recent and most important developments on Recap radio, including:
- Steps taken to date
- Demirtaş' release prospects
- AKP-MHP alignment
- CHP's role/stance
- Syria and more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3r...
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Need to catch up on the Turkey-PKK peace talks?
@sinemadar.bsky.social outlined the most recent and most important developments on Recap radio, including:
- Steps taken to date
- Demirtaş' release prospects
- AKP-MHP alignment
- CHP's role/stance
- Syria and more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3r...
@sinemadar.bsky.social outlined the most recent and most important developments on Recap radio, including:
- Steps taken to date
- Demirtaş' release prospects
- AKP-MHP alignment
- CHP's role/stance
- Syria and more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3r...
A lot of Demirtaş news this week. We'll cover that and more on today's live stream. Starting soon:
🎙️ Live webcast today
@sinemadar.bsky.social, an associate at CATS/SWPBerlin, joins us to take stock of the Turkey-PKK peace talks – which entered their 'second phase' according to proponents.
Tune in to figure out what that means @ 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
@sinemadar.bsky.social, an associate at CATS/SWPBerlin, joins us to take stock of the Turkey-PKK peace talks – which entered their 'second phase' according to proponents.
Tune in to figure out what that means @ 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
LIVE SOON: The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with Sinem Adar
Starting Nov 5 at 7:00 AM EST
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November 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A lot of Demirtaş news this week. We'll cover that and more on today's live stream. Starting soon:
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“Maybe this challenging security environment is one that will prompt Turkey and [EU members] to work together closely towards a more productive security cooperation," said Iulia-Sabina Joja.
@diegocupolo.bsky.social reports with comments by Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı and Evangelos Areteos.
@diegocupolo.bsky.social reports with comments by Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı and Evangelos Areteos.
Disputes with EU states complicate Turkey’s role in defense loan program
ANKARA — Turkey-EU relations have seen many ups and downs over the years, but defense cooperation has been a constant through line.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“Maybe this challenging security environment is one that will prompt Turkey and [EU members] to work together closely towards a more productive security cooperation," said Iulia-Sabina Joja.
@diegocupolo.bsky.social reports with comments by Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı and Evangelos Areteos.
@diegocupolo.bsky.social reports with comments by Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı and Evangelos Areteos.
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"The real message out of this, because it's a massive" landslide victory is a combination of voters said "look, we have our own agency. Stop pushing us around."
@fionamullency.social on how Turkish Cypriots rejected foreign influence in recent TRNC elections:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESjt...
@fionamullency.social on how Turkish Cypriots rejected foreign influence in recent TRNC elections:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESjt...
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"The real message out of this, because it's a massive" landslide victory is a combination of voters said "look, we have our own agency. Stop pushing us around."
@fionamullency.social on how Turkish Cypriots rejected foreign influence in recent TRNC elections:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESjt...
@fionamullency.social on how Turkish Cypriots rejected foreign influence in recent TRNC elections:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESjt...
Starting soon:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
@fionamullency.social, director of Sapienta Economics, joins us to discuss the TRNC elections and what they mean for Cyprus, Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean.
Livestream @ 0800 UTC / 1100 TRT:
@fionamullency.social, director of Sapienta Economics, joins us to discuss the TRNC elections and what they mean for Cyprus, Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean.
Livestream @ 0800 UTC / 1100 TRT:
LIVE SOON: What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with Fiona Mullen
Starting Oct 27 at 4:00 AM EDT
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October 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Starting soon:
Turkish markets shot up after an Ankara court threw out the CHP congress case this morning.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Turkish markets shot up after an Ankara court threw out the CHP congress case this morning.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Going live soon:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
Soner Çağaptay, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, joins us to discuss how Gaza, Israel and their impact on US-Turkey relations.
Livestream @ 0800 EDT / 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
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Soner Çağaptay, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, joins us to discuss how Gaza, Israel and their impact on US-Turkey relations.
Livestream @ 0800 EDT / 1200 UTC / 1500 TRT:
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Going live soon:
For effective AI regulation, Turkish citizens said they trust Ankara > EU > China > US.
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For effective AI regulation, Turkish citizens said they trust Ankara > EU > China > US.
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Source: Pew Research Center
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
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"People may not always go to [CHP] rallies and may not always speak up, but they are waiting for the ballot box to come."
@sedademiralp.bsky.social on opposition voter sentiments in Turkey as the CHP faces snowballing judicial investigations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImE7...
@sedademiralp.bsky.social on opposition voter sentiments in Turkey as the CHP faces snowballing judicial investigations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImE7...
October 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"People may not always go to [CHP] rallies and may not always speak up, but they are waiting for the ballot box to come."
@sedademiralp.bsky.social on opposition voter sentiments in Turkey as the CHP faces snowballing judicial investigations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImE7...
@sedademiralp.bsky.social on opposition voter sentiments in Turkey as the CHP faces snowballing judicial investigations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImE7...
We're going live soon to discuss the looming investigation into CHP Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş and more:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
@sedademiralp.bsky.social, a political science prof. at Işık University, joins us to gauge how the CHP is countering state pressure as new investigations unfold in Ankara.
Livestream starts at 0800 UTC / 1100 TRT:
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@sedademiralp.bsky.social, a political science prof. at Işık University, joins us to gauge how the CHP is countering state pressure as new investigations unfold in Ankara.
Livestream starts at 0800 UTC / 1100 TRT:
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LIVE SOON: How Turkey’s opposition is countering state pressure with Seda Demiralp
Starting Oct 15 at 4:00 AM EDT
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
We're going live soon to discuss the looming investigation into CHP Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş and more:
Since 2019, @turkeyrecap.bsky.social has brought clear, credible news from Ankara to readers in more than 107 countries.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
Letter from the editor: This is what we do
Turkey recap turns six
www.turkeyrecap.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Since 2019, @turkeyrecap.bsky.social has brought clear, credible news from Ankara to readers in more than 107 countries.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
By launching @studyorecap.bsky.social, we’re doing the same with Turkish politics for Turkish-language audiences.
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Tr #276 with comments by @rojgirasun.bsky.social and AKP MP Sena Nur Çelik:
- Appeal punctures PKK peace process
- 3 Turkish MPs detained in Freedom Flotilla
- US envoy leans into Syria tensions
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Celebrity drug test a sigh of the times
- Appeal punctures PKK peace process
- 3 Turkish MPs detained in Freedom Flotilla
- US envoy leans into Syria tensions
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Celebrity drug test a sigh of the times
Ain't Nothing Like The Appeal Thing
Issue #276
www.turkeyrecap.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Tr #276 with comments by @rojgirasun.bsky.social and AKP MP Sena Nur Çelik:
- Appeal punctures PKK peace process
- 3 Turkish MPs detained in Freedom Flotilla
- US envoy leans into Syria tensions
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Celebrity drug test a sigh of the times
- Appeal punctures PKK peace process
- 3 Turkish MPs detained in Freedom Flotilla
- US envoy leans into Syria tensions
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Celebrity drug test a sigh of the times
A very crisp read by @nebahattanriverdi.bsky.social:
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A very crisp read by @nebahattanriverdi.bsky.social:
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
"Turkey’s new approach to Iraq is not only driven by its intensified rivalry with Iran. It is also a response to Ankara’s perceived marginalisation by the US-led India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor."
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
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Does the tail wag the dog? Also, who's the dog?
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social outlined Baku-Ankara ties – and much more – as Azerbaijan and Armenia work towards a peace deal.
Also covered: transit corridors, regional implications and the Organization of Turkic States.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNK...
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social outlined Baku-Ankara ties – and much more – as Azerbaijan and Armenia work towards a peace deal.
Also covered: transit corridors, regional implications and the Organization of Turkic States.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNK...
October 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Does the tail wag the dog? Also, who's the dog?
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social outlined Baku-Ankara ties – and much more – as Azerbaijan and Armenia work towards a peace deal.
Also covered: transit corridors, regional implications and the Organization of Turkic States.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNK...
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social outlined Baku-Ankara ties – and much more – as Azerbaijan and Armenia work towards a peace deal.
Also covered: transit corridors, regional implications and the Organization of Turkic States.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNK...
As Erdoğan attends an Organization of Turkic States summit today, we're going live to discuss the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal and what it means for the region.
Livestream link below:
Livestream link below:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social, a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, joins us to discuss the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks, Zangezur corridor and Organization of Turkic States.
Livestream starts at 1100 UTC / 1400 TRT:
@zaurshiriyev.bsky.social, a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, joins us to discuss the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks, Zangezur corridor and Organization of Turkic States.
Livestream starts at 1100 UTC / 1400 TRT:
LIVE SOON: How Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks might reshape the region with Zaur Shiriyev
Starting Oct 7 at 7:00 AM EDT
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October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
As Erdoğan attends an Organization of Turkic States summit today, we're going live to discuss the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal and what it means for the region.
Livestream link below:
Livestream link below:
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This is worth listening to!
On our podcast today, Burak Bilgehan Özpek outlined:
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
October 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This is worth listening to!
Reposted by Diego Cupolo
On our podcast today, Burak Bilgehan Özpek outlined:
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On our podcast today, Burak Bilgehan Özpek outlined:
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
1. Why the PKK peace process might fail
2. What's driving power struggles in the AKP-MHP bloc
3. And who might lead the AKP next
Plus more. Watch the full talk here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZ0...
Turkish parliament reopened today with a packed agenda.
I'm going live soon with Burak Bilgehan Özpek to break down the latest developments, from the peace process to the ruling alliance and the ongoing opposition crackdown.
Listener questions welcome. Join us here:
I'm going live soon with Burak Bilgehan Özpek to break down the latest developments, from the peace process to the ruling alliance and the ongoing opposition crackdown.
Listener questions welcome. Join us here:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
Political scientist Burak Bilgehan Özpek joins us to review the PKK peace process, AKP-MHP alliance and what to expect from the fall parliamentary session.
Livestream starts at 0900 EDT / 1300 UTC / 1600 TRT:
Political scientist Burak Bilgehan Özpek joins us to review the PKK peace process, AKP-MHP alliance and what to expect from the fall parliamentary session.
Livestream starts at 0900 EDT / 1300 UTC / 1600 TRT:
LIVE SOON: Taking stock of the PKK peace talks with Burak Bilgehan Özpek
Starting Oct 1 at 9:00 AM EDT
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October 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Turkish parliament reopened today with a packed agenda.
I'm going live soon with Burak Bilgehan Özpek to break down the latest developments, from the peace process to the ruling alliance and the ongoing opposition crackdown.
Listener questions welcome. Join us here:
I'm going live soon with Burak Bilgehan Özpek to break down the latest developments, from the peace process to the ruling alliance and the ongoing opposition crackdown.
Listener questions welcome. Join us here:
We expanded our Turkish language coverage today:
🚨 New project alert!
Introducing @studyorecap.bsky.social, a multimedia news platform on all things Turkish politics in Türkçe.
The team includes long-time parliamentary reporters Ceren Bayar and Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu + Günsu Durak and Demet Şöhret.
Subscribe for daily coverage straight from Ankara:
Introducing @studyorecap.bsky.social, a multimedia news platform on all things Turkish politics in Türkçe.
The team includes long-time parliamentary reporters Ceren Bayar and Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu + Günsu Durak and Demet Şöhret.
Subscribe for daily coverage straight from Ankara:
Stüdyo recap’ten herkese merhaba, bu bizim yenilenen ismimiz ve ekibimizle yayımladığımız ilk bültenimiz ve çok heyecanlıyız!
İlk bültenimizde, gözlerimizi bugün açılacak Meclis’e çeviriyoruz.
Bülteni okumak ve abone olmak için👇🏽:
turkeyrecapturkce.substack.com/p/studyo-rec...
İlk bültenimizde, gözlerimizi bugün açılacak Meclis’e çeviriyoruz.
Bülteni okumak ve abone olmak için👇🏽:
turkeyrecapturkce.substack.com/p/studyo-rec...
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We expanded our Turkish language coverage today:
Reposted by Diego Cupolo
@diegocupolo.bsky.social writes for @turkeyrecap.bsky.social on what we might expect from Erdogan's meeting with Trump today. With my comments
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/reis-iproc...
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/reis-iproc...
Reis-iprocity
Issue #274
www.turkeyrecap.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
@diegocupolo.bsky.social writes for @turkeyrecap.bsky.social on what we might expect from Erdogan's meeting with Trump today. With my comments
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/reis-iproc...
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/reis-iproc...
Reposted by Diego Cupolo
Here is me talking with @diegocupolo.bsky.social about authoritarianism and Turkish politics in the context of Erdogan regime's latest crackdown on the main opposition party (CHP) whose presidential candidate and dozens of mayors are in prison. Maybe a couple of points to highlight:
As Turkey's main opposition party attempts to protect its leadership against mounting judicial investigations, researcher @arifekose.bsky.social outlines a shift in Pres. Erdoğan's electoral strategy.
Watch our latest livestream here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=THyt...
Watch our latest livestream here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=THyt...
September 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Here is me talking with @diegocupolo.bsky.social about authoritarianism and Turkish politics in the context of Erdogan regime's latest crackdown on the main opposition party (CHP) whose presidential candidate and dozens of mayors are in prison. Maybe a couple of points to highlight:
In today's podcast, we'll be looking at the CHP Congress and upcoming trials against opposition lawmakers.
Livestream starts soon:
Livestream starts soon:
🎙️Live webcast today!
Researcher @arifekose.bsky.social joins Recap radio to discuss the crackdown on Turkey's opposition, the CHP's response and what comes next.
Livestream starts at 0900 EDT / 1300 UTC / 1600 TRT:
Researcher @arifekose.bsky.social joins Recap radio to discuss the crackdown on Turkey's opposition, the CHP's response and what comes next.
Livestream starts at 0900 EDT / 1300 UTC / 1600 TRT:
LIVE SOON: What’s next for Turkey’s opposition with Arife Köse
Starting Sep 23 at 9:00 AM EDT
open.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In today's podcast, we'll be looking at the CHP Congress and upcoming trials against opposition lawmakers.
Livestream starts soon:
Livestream starts soon:
Reposted by Diego Cupolo
Since the March arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a building frenzy has gripped the city's northern green belt and water reserves.
@woutermassink.bsky.social reports with comments by Emre Kovakayan, @pinozden.bsky.social Berkan Özyer, Dursun Yıldız, Cihan Erdönmez and Şafak Arslan.
@woutermassink.bsky.social reports with comments by Emre Kovakayan, @pinozden.bsky.social Berkan Özyer, Dursun Yıldız, Cihan Erdönmez and Şafak Arslan.
Canal or not: Istanbul’s northern green belt is getting built over fast
ISTANBUL — On a Saturday morning, in Istanbul’s usually quiet northwest, the two-lane road between Lake Terkos and the Sazlıdere Dam is bustling.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Since the March arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a building frenzy has gripped the city's northern green belt and water reserves.
@woutermassink.bsky.social reports with comments by Emre Kovakayan, @pinozden.bsky.social Berkan Özyer, Dursun Yıldız, Cihan Erdönmez and Şafak Arslan.
@woutermassink.bsky.social reports with comments by Emre Kovakayan, @pinozden.bsky.social Berkan Özyer, Dursun Yıldız, Cihan Erdönmez and Şafak Arslan.
Reposted by Diego Cupolo
Q: With the crackdown on the opposition and recent tax hikes, how sustainable is the AKP's economic model?
@wolfpiccoli.bsky.social responds on our podcast, where we covered market reactions to domestic turmoil, global implications and the sting of high inflation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipG7...
@wolfpiccoli.bsky.social responds on our podcast, where we covered market reactions to domestic turmoil, global implications and the sting of high inflation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipG7...
September 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Q: With the crackdown on the opposition and recent tax hikes, how sustainable is the AKP's economic model?
@wolfpiccoli.bsky.social responds on our podcast, where we covered market reactions to domestic turmoil, global implications and the sting of high inflation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipG7...
@wolfpiccoli.bsky.social responds on our podcast, where we covered market reactions to domestic turmoil, global implications and the sting of high inflation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipG7...
Are markets the last check on Turkey’s democratic credentials?
I will ask just that in our live webcast today. Tune in below:
I will ask just that in our live webcast today. Tune in below:
🎙️ Live webcast today!
Teneo's @wolfpiccoli.bsky.social joins Recap radio to discuss Turkey's economy and how markets rate political risk.
Audience questions welcome. Livestream starts at 0900 BST / 1100 TRT:
Teneo's @wolfpiccoli.bsky.social joins Recap radio to discuss Turkey's economy and how markets rate political risk.
Audience questions welcome. Livestream starts at 0900 BST / 1100 TRT:
LIVE SOON: How markets rate political risk in Turkey with Wolfango Piccoli
Starting Sep 16 at 4:00 AM EDT
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September 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Are markets the last check on Turkey’s democratic credentials?
I will ask just that in our live webcast today. Tune in below:
I will ask just that in our live webcast today. Tune in below: