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Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
Over the past year, pressure on the opposition, the media, and government critics in Turkey has reached levels unseen in the country’s recent history, with the Republican People’s Party (CHP) emerging as the principal target of the state…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
In recent months, debate over the transfer of power after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has intensified in Turkey. Under the current constitution, the incumbent head of state cannot seek another term if elections are held in 2028, in…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
In 2025, the Turkish–Kurdish peace process witnessed several breakthrough developments, most notably the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the organisation’s self-dissolution, and – above all – the withdrawal of its…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
On 19 October, Tufan Erhürman was elected president of the internationally unrecognised so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) with a decisive majority of 62.8% of the vote. Erhürman is an advocate of resuming reunification…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska, Karol Wasilewski
On 15 September, a court in Ankara decided to postpone proceedings concerning the general congress of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) until 24 October. The main opposition party had feared a ruling that could remove Özgür Özel from his…
OSW Commentary |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
Since the break-up of the USSR, Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) has been characterised by high fertility rates and significant population growth – nearly 30 million over the past 35 years.…
OSW Commentary |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
The Turkish authorities regard the internet – particularly social media platforms and messaging apps, which are increasingly used by citizens to exchange information rapidly – primarily as a threat: a domain of information warfare enabling…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
On 12 May, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its decision to abandon armed struggle and disband. In a statement, the organisation – designated as a terrorist group – announced that its historical mission had come to an end due…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
On 6 April, the Republican People’s Party (CHP) – Turkey's main opposition force – held an extraordinary congress in Ankara. In the 2024 local elections, the party secured the highest share of votes nationwide (currently enjoying the…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
On 23 March, a court ordered the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption charges, while Turkey’s Ministry of the Interior announced his dismissal from office. On the same day, the Republican People’s Party (CHP) held a…