Sinem Adar
@sinemadar.bsky.social
Associate (CATS/SWPBerlin & CATS Network), Co-Head of the Autocratisation Thematic Group @SWP. Views personal. Writes in EN/TR
My colleague @aydin2025.bsky.social and I also have a chapter about the Turkish perspectives and policy in this highly recommended edited volume on the future of European security:
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The Tipping Point: An Emerging Model of European Security with Ukraine and without Russia
This joint study by the SWP and the Institute for Strategic Research (IRSEM, Paris) starts from the premise that Ukraine’s and Russia’s visions...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
My colleague @aydin2025.bsky.social and I also have a chapter about the Turkish perspectives and policy in this highly recommended edited volume on the future of European security:
www.swp-berlin.org/en/publicati...
www.swp-berlin.org/en/publicati...
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In case the co-optation (also read: domination) test once again fails to yield the desired outcome (as it did in the case of legal efforts to annul the CHP congress), the indictment provides legal justification for a possible closure.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
In case the co-optation (also read: domination) test once again fails to yield the desired outcome (as it did in the case of legal efforts to annul the CHP congress), the indictment provides legal justification for a possible closure.
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This earlier assessment about what the tactical retreat could mean turns out to be misleading. The indictment against İmamoğlu concerns not only İmamoğlu but also the CHP. Although I do not hold party closure likely at present, the indictment aims to move the CHP leadership away from İmamoğlu.
I am not surprised that the court today dismissed a case seeking to oust Ozgur Ozel, and annul the CHP's 2023 congress over irregularities. Following the tactical retreat in last month's hearing, Ankara seems to have decided to limit the assault on the CHP to Imamoglu.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This earlier assessment about what the tactical retreat could mean turns out to be misleading. The indictment against İmamoğlu concerns not only İmamoğlu but also the CHP. Although I do not hold party closure likely at present, the indictment aims to move the CHP leadership away from İmamoğlu.
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With the Imamoglu indictment, political competition ("establishing an organization for the purpose of raising funds to nominate a presidential candidate") is now officially criminizalized.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
With the Imamoglu indictment, political competition ("establishing an organization for the purpose of raising funds to nominate a presidential candidate") is now officially criminizalized.
This earlier assessment about what the tactical retreat could mean turns out to be misleading. The indictment against İmamoğlu concerns not only İmamoğlu but also the CHP. Although I do not hold party closure likely at present, the indictment aims to move the CHP leadership away from İmamoğlu.
I am not surprised that the court today dismissed a case seeking to oust Ozgur Ozel, and annul the CHP's 2023 congress over irregularities. Following the tactical retreat in last month's hearing, Ankara seems to have decided to limit the assault on the CHP to Imamoglu.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This earlier assessment about what the tactical retreat could mean turns out to be misleading. The indictment against İmamoğlu concerns not only İmamoğlu but also the CHP. Although I do not hold party closure likely at present, the indictment aims to move the CHP leadership away from İmamoğlu.
With the Imamoglu indictment, political competition ("establishing an organization for the purpose of raising funds to nominate a presidential candidate") is now officially criminizalized.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
With the Imamoglu indictment, political competition ("establishing an organization for the purpose of raising funds to nominate a presidential candidate") is now officially criminizalized.
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İmamoğlu indictment does not disappoint, the first paragraph describes his alleged criminal organization as having “the arms of an octopus”
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
İmamoğlu indictment does not disappoint, the first paragraph describes his alleged criminal organization as having “the arms of an octopus”
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Am I the only one who finds it strange that there was no announcement yesterday (unless I missed it) about Damascus joining the international coalition against ISIS, given that this was how the meeting was initially promoted?
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Am I the only one who finds it strange that there was no announcement yesterday (unless I missed it) about Damascus joining the international coalition against ISIS, given that this was how the meeting was initially promoted?
Am I the only one who finds it strange that there was no announcement yesterday (unless I missed it) about Damascus joining the international coalition against ISIS, given that this was how the meeting was initially promoted?
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Am I the only one who finds it strange that there was no announcement yesterday (unless I missed it) about Damascus joining the international coalition against ISIS, given that this was how the meeting was initially promoted?
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I find Ankara's eagerness to send troops to Gaza as part of the international stabilization force as bold of a move as its positioning in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I find Ankara's eagerness to send troops to Gaza as part of the international stabilization force as bold of a move as its positioning in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings.
I find Ankara's eagerness to send troops to Gaza as part of the international stabilization force as bold of a move as its positioning in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I find Ankara's eagerness to send troops to Gaza as part of the international stabilization force as bold of a move as its positioning in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings.
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In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Turkey first suggested that Ankara&Damascus should together take the responsibility of anti-ISIS campaign. Later this idea turned into setting up a regional coalition - including TR, SYR, LEB, JOR and Iraq - against ISIS.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Turkey first suggested that Ankara&Damascus should together take the responsibility of anti-ISIS campaign. Later this idea turned into setting up a regional coalition - including TR, SYR, LEB, JOR and Iraq - against ISIS.
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What I find most fascinating is that even though the general contours of the envisioned plan were already laid out as early as May this year by journalists in pro-government as well as Kurdish media, it seems to have gained, as of this week, a new status beyond what could possibly be propaganda.
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What I find most fascinating is that even though the general contours of the envisioned plan were already laid out as early as May this year by journalists in pro-government as well as Kurdish media, it seems to have gained, as of this week, a new status beyond what could possibly be propaganda.
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Reuters reported this week that Turkey is getting ready for legal arrangements for the return and integration of PKK fighters. Accordingly, a diversified approach is envisioned, depending on the involvement in crime and the degree of seniority.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Reuters reported this week that Turkey is getting ready for legal arrangements for the return and integration of PKK fighters. Accordingly, a diversified approach is envisioned, depending on the involvement in crime and the degree of seniority.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Reuters reported this week that Turkey is getting ready for legal arrangements for the return and integration of PKK fighters. Accordingly, a diversified approach is envisioned, depending on the involvement in crime and the degree of seniority.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Reuters reported this week that Turkey is getting ready for legal arrangements for the return and integration of PKK fighters. Accordingly, a diversified approach is envisioned, depending on the involvement in crime and the degree of seniority.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
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For its key actors, personality cult is the main driver of this entire process.
"No trust can be created when they still insist on their labeling of terrorism. Major steps must be taken. The situation is serious. And the very first thing that needs to be done is to ensure the physical freedom of Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan"
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
For its key actors, personality cult is the main driver of this entire process.
In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Turkey first suggested that Ankara&Damascus should together take the responsibility of anti-ISIS campaign. Later this idea turned into setting up a regional coalition - including TR, SYR, LEB, JOR and Iraq - against ISIS.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Turkey first suggested that Ankara&Damascus should together take the responsibility of anti-ISIS campaign. Later this idea turned into setting up a regional coalition - including TR, SYR, LEB, JOR and Iraq - against ISIS.
For its key actors, personality cult is the main driver of this entire process.
"No trust can be created when they still insist on their labeling of terrorism. Major steps must be taken. The situation is serious. And the very first thing that needs to be done is to ensure the physical freedom of Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan"
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
For its key actors, personality cult is the main driver of this entire process.
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"The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with @sinemadar.bsky.social " and @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]
The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with Sinem Adar
YouTube video by Turkey recap
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November 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
"The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with @sinemadar.bsky.social " and @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]
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The earlier post should read:
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be) or give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The earlier post should read:
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
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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 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The earlier post should read:
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be) or give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The earlier post should read:
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be)&simultaneously give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be) or give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I don't think Ankara will release Demirtaş (no matter how unlawful this decision may be) or give the green light to the parliamentary commission's visit to İmralı. With his message today, Demirtaş has placed the second at the top of the list of priorities.
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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...
Here is the link to our conversation. Thanks @diegocupolo.bsky.social for the kind invitation.
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/the-next-p...
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/the-next-p...
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here is the link to our conversation. Thanks @diegocupolo.bsky.social for the kind invitation.
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/the-next-p...
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/the-next-p...