Former Turkish Prime Minister Forms Party in Challenge to Erdogan
Source:New York Times Date:14Dec2019
Ahmet Davutoglu, once Mr. Erdogan’s closest ally, served under him as foreign minister and then prime minister until 2016. His break with the Turkish president represents a direct challenge as
Turkey’s ruling party promises resignations, big changes to rejuvenate its ranks
Source:Ahval News Date:11Nov2019
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is set for a period of renewal with sweeping changes to the party’s organisations and resignations likely, AKP Deputy Chairman Erkan Kandemir
Domestic politics, Idlib sway timing of Turkey’s Syrian operation
Source:al Monitor Date:13Oct2019
Across Turkey and in big cities in particular, most of the Syrian refugees live in close proximity to AKP voters, either in the same neighborhoods or adjoining ones. Under the impact of the
Is Ali Babacan the man to finally take on Erdogan?
Source:Arab News Date:26Jul2019
(t)he challenges to Erdogan are beginning to pile up. Some he can shrug off, others, such as the economic hardship squeezing many of Turkey’s 80 million residents, are much more complex. The
Erdoğan’s control over Turkey is ending – what comes next?
Source:The Conversation Date:13Jul2019
All political movements eventually run out of steam. But Erdoğanism dramatically changed Turkey, diminishing its democracy. The crumbling of Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party, known as AKP,
Turkey’s President Erdogan may face a mutiny in his own party
Source:the Economist Date:08Jun2019
This article in the Economist assesses the chances of Erdogan’s rivals if they launch new parties: How much backing the schismatics might have among ak voters is unclear.
New parties forming in Turkey: Babacan versus Davutoğlu
Source:Ahval News Date:02May2019
Reports suggest two former senior figures in Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) are attempting to form new parties. Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former prime minister under President Recep
Erdogan’s Party Is Deeply Divided by Push to Redo Istanbul Election
Source:New York Times Date:27Apr2019
You are as good as your last victory in politics. AK Party has developed visible fissures. A re-election can turn them into cracks: A last-ditch effort by President Recep Tayyip
Cracks Are Deepening in Erdoğan’s Ruling Party
Source:The Atlantic Date:25Apr2019
These moves have brought already existing divisions and discontent within the AKP to a boiling point. For years, members of the party have privately complained about their frustrations and
Poll: AKP loses its majority
Source:Ahval News Date:24Feb2018
The survey shows that while the main opposition party, Republican Peoples’ Party (CHP) would retain its proportion of around 25 percent of the votes, the newly formed Good Party (IYI) would