Turkey recap

LIVE SOON: Turkey’s economy in a global context with Can Selçuki Starting Nov 19 at 5:00 AM EST

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Public opinion researcher and economist @canselcuki.bsky.social joins us review the state of Turkey's economy in a global context and what to expect next.

Livestream Wednesday Nov. 19 @ 1000 UTC / 1300 TRT:

"Korkmaz told Turkey recap the risk of a new closure case against the CHP [...] has utility for the ruling alliance. “it makes the [CHP] feel constantly at risk and insecure [...] it confines the CHP to a defensive posture, limiting its ability to focus on [...] political agenda-setting"

Unaccounted: Families are still searching for people who went missing on Feb. 6, 2023 HATAY—Cemile İncili remembers being trapped after the first earthquake on Feb.

"Disappearance is very painful. Because there is uncertainty ... How long can I keep doing this on my own?" asked Ayten Tuncer, who's been unable to find her sister since the Feb. 6 earthquakes.

Anna Montraveta Riu and Laia Palau Biel report from Hatay:

YouTube video by Turkey recap What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey

"What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey" hosted by @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

TV soaps and diplomacy as Bangladesh and Turkey grow closer In a recording studio in Dhaka, voiceover artist Rubaiya Matin Gity dubs the latest Turkish soap opera to become a megahit in Bangladesh -- a pop-culture trend that reflects growing ties between the…

"TV soaps and diplomacy as Bangladesh and Turkey grow closer" by Sheikh Sabiha Alam. [4/5]

Selim Koru on Erdoğan Turkey, its Domestic and Foreign Policy Orientations, and Illiberalism illiberalism.org | Selim Koru discusses Erdoğan's New Turkey, the far-right influences and goals of him and his party in the domestic and foreign policy domains, and illiberalism.

"@selimkoru.bsky.social on Erdoğan Turkey, its Domestic and Foreign Policy Orientations, and Illiberalism" via @illsp.bsky.social. [3/5]

Senem Aydın-Düzgit on foreign policy weaponisation in Turkish domestic politics Turkey Book Talk #257 – Senem Aydın-Düzgit, professor of international relations at Sabanci University and director of the Istanbul Policy Centre, on her article “Foreign Policy as Domestic P…

"@senemaydndzgit.bsky.social on foreign policy weaponisation in Turkish domestic politics" via @turkeybooktalk.bsky.social. [2/5]

Turkey ramps up surveillance of its citizens – with a hand from Brussels A Turkish firm which has been backed by EU research funds is supplying facial recognition equipment to Ankara. The company’s controlling shareholder is Chinese tech giant ZTE, classified by Brussels a...

📰 Sunday extras:

"Turkey ramps up surveillance of its citizens – with a hand from Brussels" by @yleniagostoli.bsky.social . [1/5]

Here is the so-called schema of the 'crime organisation' that is claimed to be led by Ekrem Imamoglu, the imprisoned presidential candidate of the opposition in Turkey and has been defined as “an octopus whose arms stretch from Istanbul to the rest of Türkiye and abroad" by Erdogan. Everyone knows+

Ban's Labyrinth Issue #281

Issue #281! With comments by @selvinkorkmaz.bsky.social, Amy Austin Holmes and @yoruk.bsky.social:

- Imamoğlu faces 2,352-year jail term
- Sharaa and Fidan go to DC
- Military plane crash kills 20, cause unknown
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Man has “no regrets” after toy gun raid

Former US Amb. James Jeffrey on the possible extension of American military presence in northeast Syria.

We also spoke about Syrian Pres. Ahmed al-Sharaa's DC visit and the implications for Turkey. Full webcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuYG...

LIVE SOON: What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey Starting Nov 11 at 9:00 AM EST

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Former US Amb. James Jeffrey joins us to discuss Syrian Pres. Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Washington and what it means for Turkey.

Livestream @ 0900 EST / 1400 UTC / 1700 TRT:

PKK peace prospects open southeast Turkey to mining and new displacement concerns DIYARBAKIR — The village of Kurşunlu (Pirejman in Kurdish) is settled high up in the mountains to the north of Diyarbakır.

Reduced security tensions could spark an investment rush in one of Turkey’s least developed regions.

Now, locals said they fear being displaced again – this time by mining and resource extraction instead of conflict.

@daniel-b-thorpe.bsky.social and @woutermassink.bsky.social report:

YouTube video by Turkey recap The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with Sinem Adar

"The next phase of Turkey-PKK peace talks with @sinemadar.bsky.social " and @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

What the PKK Ceasefire Means for Türkiye’s Kurds: Podcast - New Lines Institute With the PKK announcing disarmament, New Lines’ own Zara Farouk speaks with, Ceylan Akca, a DEM Party Politician in Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly. Together, they explore whether this moment marks ...

"What the PKK Ceasefire Means for Türkiye’s Kurds" with @ceylanakca.bsky.social and Zara Farouk. [4/5]

"Erdoğan Forever?" with @gonultol.bsky.social, Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj. [3/5]
www.mei.edu/multimedia/p...

Is Turkey a state of law? If the Minguzzi case shines a light on general institutional frailty, the prosecutions of prominent figures in the opposition CHP demonstrate how legal tools are being marshalled for political ends..

"Is Turkey a state of law?" by @arzugeybulla.bsky.social. [2/5]

Scrap wars: How child labour and conflict feed Turkey steel boom Tainted metal scrap sourced from conflict zones can ultimately become finished steel used by some of Europe’s top firms.

📰 Sunday extras:

"Metal scrap sourced from Syria and Libya’s wars feeds Turkey’s steel industry" by @sofiacherici.bsky.social, @andresmourenza.bsky.social, Mohammed Bassiki and @dogueroglu.com and @sergioattanasio.bsky.social. [1/5]

"Kerem Altıparmak said he believed there is now a “legal obligation” to free Demirtaş. When asked if a release order may be extended to Yüksekdağ and other Kobani trial defendants, he responded:

“It would be very optimistic … even if the court decides to release Demirtaş""

CP-I Don’t Think We’re There Yet Economy Issue #74

Inflation is in and Turkish companies are getting hit for facilitating online betting.

@emilyricejohnson.bsky.social has the details in our Econ recap:

1. October’s CPI numbers are in
2. Your weekly scandal scanner
3. International cash flow monitor
4. This week’s stat round-up

Serbest Case Scenario Issue #280

Our Turkey news recap is out with comments by @keremaltiparmak.com and @ruhaavi.bsky.social. Inside:

1. Court weighs Demirtaş release
2. Peace commission delays meeting
3. Istanbul hosts Gaza summit
4. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
5. Man arrested for walking woman on leash

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...

Join us today if you have time 👇

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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@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:

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.

“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.

YouTube video by Turkey recap What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with Fiona Mullen

"What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with @fionamullency.social" hosted by @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

Abandoned Land: Muslim Refugees’ Property in the Post-Ottoman Balkans* Abstract. This article examines what happened to the ‘abandoned land’ of Muslim refugees in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania after the end of Ottoman rule in

"Abandoned Land: Muslim Refugees’ Property in the Post-Ottoman Balkans" by @vhtroyansky.bsky.social. [4/5]

Turkey's multibillion dollar Eurofighter deal | The Greek Current Ryan Gingeras joins Thanos Davelis break down what Turkey is actually getting in its Eurofighter deal with the UK and what it means for the region.

"Turkey's multibillion dollar Eurofighter deal" with Ryan Gingeras via The Greek Current. [3/5]

Nora Fisher Onar on Turkish political history beyond binaries Turkey Book Talk #256 – Nora Fisher Onar, Associate Professor and Chair of Global Studies at University of San Francisco, on “Contesting Pluralism(s): Islamism, Liberalism, and Nationalism in…

"@norafisheronar.bsky.social on Turkish political history beyond binaries" via @turkeybooktalk.bsky.social. [2/5]

Mabel Matiz: Music and Censorship in Turkey Mabel Matiz, one of Turkey's most famous pop singers, risks prison for his latest song, which has been labeled "obscenity" because it sings of homosexual love: a further crackdown on the LGBT communit...

📰 Sunday extras:

"Mabel Matiz: Music and Censorship in Turkey" by @kenansharpe.bsky.social. [1/5]
www.balcanicaucaso.org/eng/Areas/Tu...