Victory Party leader endorses Kilicdaroglu ahead of Turkish election

The ultra-nationalist politician’s endorsed the opposition presidential candidate after agreeing on a plan to expel millions of migrants

Kurds rally in Sweden against legislation targeting PKK

The Swedish government recently passed a legislation to overcome Turkish objections to Stockholm’s bid to join NATO

Iranian, Turkish FMs hold talks to bolster relations

Hakan Fidan assumed the role of foreign minister after Erdogan's win in the elections against opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, replacing Mevlut Cavusoglu

Turkiye, Egypt agree to restore ties, reopen embassies

The Egyptian president came to power in a coup that overthrew the Turkish-backed government of Muhammad Morsi

World leaders salute Erdogan on historic election victory

During his victory speech, the Turkish president said he intends to work with Russia to turn Turkiye into an 'international gas hub' and pledged to defend 'sacred family values'

Erdogan wins second round of presidential elections

Erdogan held a roughly five-point lead against Kilicdaroglu in the first round of voting on 14 May, but fell short of the 50 percent threshold required to win

Take two: Turkiye’s election circus gets even crazier

The second round of Turkish presidential elections has drawn global attention for its increasingly bizarre alliances, outrageous propaganda, and personality politics. Ironically, not much is expected to change in its aftermath.

Kurdish oil exports remain halted pending Turkish elections

Once a winner emerges in this weekends presidential runoff election, Ankara may use the oil dispute as leverage against Baghdad regarding water and the Turkish military presence in Iraq

From democrat to dictator to diplomat: Western media’s shifting narratives on Erdogan

Over 20 years of Erdogan's rule, the western media narrative has shifted from calling him a 'reformer' to labelling him a 'dictator.' Now, with the Turkish president's unexpected electoral comeback, western media's tone has softened yet again. 

Erdogan threatens to ‘erase’ opposition from Turkish politics

The speech comes two days after Erdogan received an endorsement from third-place contender Sinan Ogan

‘Kingmaker’ Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkish runoff vote

The endorsement comes as Turkish leaders across the political spectrum renew threats to deport Syrian refugees

Erdogan rival bets on anti-migrant sentiment for Turkiye’s runoff

The presence of millions of displaced Syrians in Turkiye has become a prominent topic ahead of runoff elections

In blow to Kurds, ultranationalist runner-up takes ‘kingmaker’ spot in Turkiye

Sinan Ogan seeks to remove Kurdish political parties from Turkiye's ’political equation’

Erdogan accuses Biden of attempt to topple him

Turkish government officials and journalists have accused the Biden administration of meddling in the Turkish election to defeat Erdogan after 20 years of his holding power

Turkiye’s not-so-westward facing opposition

Erdogan's main rival in Sunday's ballots says he wants to push integration across West and Central Asia by positioning Turkiye as a 'western' country that looks east

Erdogan rival boosted in race after candidate withdrawal

Muharram Ince, candidate of the Homeland party, has been accused by the main opposition party of colluding with Erdogan

US seeks to manipulate Turkish elections: Ankara

The allegations say Washington seeks to carry out a ‘color revolution’ to topple the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Bold gambits on the West Asian chessboard

In the Great Power competition, everything is connected: Uncertain negotiations between Russia and NATO over Ukraine may be impacted by Turkiye’s post-election pivot and Syria's return to the Arab League.

Turkish elections: What if Putin loses Erdogan?

While an Erdogan defeat in Sunday's elections could shift Turkish foreign policy westward and strain Ankara's relations with Moscow, pervasive anti-US sentiments across Turkiye will remain a challenge for the opposition.

Erdogan claims ‘terror groups’ support opposition

Erdogan believes that his main opposition in the upcoming elections, leader of the CHP party Kemal Kilicdaroglu, collaborates with 'terrorists' funded by imperialists

Ankara seeks to prop up Turkish lira ahead of elections

The runaway depreciation of the lira and high inflation remain key issues ahead of Turkiye’s crucial elections

Crackdown on Turkish opposition continues ahead of elections

The effort to ban the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party began two years ago

Erdogan cancels election rallies due to upset stomach

Health issues aren't the only thing plaguing the president, as several opinion polls place the opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the lead

Turkiye to repatriate Syrian refugees if opposition CHP wins elections

The CHP has been the main opposition party to Erdogan since 2010

Turkish authorities detain 110 over alleged PKK ties

The PKK is a Kurdish militant group deemed as a terror organization by Turkiye and the US, and which Ankara holds responsible for the November 2022 Istanbul bombing

Why Azerbaijan is wringing its hands over Turkish elections

Azerbaijan is watching upcoming Turkish elections with a great deal of concern. An Erdogan victory means continuity for Baku's hardline regional policies, but an opposition win may undermine its recent gains.

Will Turkiye’s elections impact its place in a multipolar world?

An opposition victory in upcoming elections could 'westernize' Turkiye's foreign policy and disrupt Ankara's delicate balancing act in the new multipolar order.

Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye: Truces, not peace

As reconciliation efforts sweep through West Asia to mend ties between old foes, the new China- and Russia-brokered deals will not usher in real peace until the US stops prolonging conflict.

‘US ambassador needs to know his place’: Turkish president

Erdogan is fuming over the US envoy's meeting with opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is leading most polls weeks before crucial elections

PKK to refrain from military action against Turkiye until after elections

The PKK announced a unilateral ceasefire in Turkish territory after last month’s earthquake, however, Ankara has continued to target Kurds in Syria and Iraq