Turkish manufacturers squeezed by soaring costs
Source:Financial Times Date:20Nov2021
A great view from the ground, which acutally explains how run-away currency depreciation will trigger a recession.. I humbly think all Turkey forecasts must be thrown into the dust bin at
The Coming Carnage Between the Taliban and Their Jihadist Rivals
Source:Bloomberg Date:30Aug2021
The Taliban take-over in Afghanistan could rekindle the jihadist spirit across the globe. In case of Turkey, the fundamnetalist cells at home have only gone to sleep. New terror acts in Syria
Turks chase missing billions in foreign exchange reserves
Source:Financial Times Date:22Apr2021
Analysts Atilla Yesilada and Murat Ucer of the consultancy Global Source Partners said it was unlikely the money enriched members of the government or companies close to it, but the loss of the
Turkey’s ruling party turns to economic ‘tricks’ as polls loom
Source:Financial Times Date:08Feb2019
“Traditional means of doling out the pork are out,” said Atilla Yesilada, an Istanbul-based analyst at the consultancy GlobalSource partners. “Instead we see tricks.” Those tricks have ranged
Winter is Coming–for Turkey
Source:PA Intelligence Date:31Aug2018
Winter has come to Turkey, a country where genuine, orthodox and comprehensive reform or policy change is not possible as long Erdogan and AKP hold the levers of power. Turkey is facing
Ankara, Moscow Intensify Diplomatic Efforts as Battle Brews in Syria
Source:Voice of America Date:25Aug2018
And the Idlib question comes to a head: Syrian government forces are steadily building up their forces around Idlib, with helicopters reportedly dropping leaflets warning of an imminent
Proposed Legislation Stokes New Crackdown as Emergency Rule Ending in Turkey
Source:Voice of America Date:18Jul2018
Despite the proposed new powers, analyst Atilla Yesilada of Global Source Partners suggests there remains a way for Erdogan to make a conciliatory gesture. “One way to keep the binding provisions
Erdogan hits Turkey currency storm month before polls
Source:AFP Date:24May2018
“For Turks, a weak currency translates into a weak economy, so it’s difficult to see how this will not hurt Erdogan and the AKP (ruling party) even though their voter base is fairly loyal,” said
Turkish Currency Hits Record Lows Over Fears of Overheating Economy
Source:VoA Date:11Apr2018
With elections on the horizon, the government is stoking economic growth. The latest figures saw growth running at over 7 percent, making Turkey one of the fastest-growing economies in the
Farewell, Freedom
Source:PA Intelligence Date:22Mar2018
The story of Aydin Dogan’s capitulation to Erdogan and the future of press freedom in Turkey. Dogan’s flagship daily Hurriyet (Freedom in English), is an iconic name in Turkish