Very timely after Steinmeier's döner diplomacy! 🥙

Döner olayını sanki çok büyütüyoruz. Artık Alman kültürünün temel bir parçası haline gelmiş ve 500 yıl da geçse öyle kalacak ortak bir yiyecekten bahsediyoruz. Ayrıca elbette Almanya’ya büyük katkı sunmuş çok Türk var ama bunları öveyim derken dönerciyi küçük görmek de nedir?

🔔 New Episode of Talk Turkey!

nevsin mengu & I discussed CHP's success in Turkey's local elections and its implications for the opposition and the government.

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I have written an op-ed for The Economist on the significance of the results of the 31st March local elections in Istanbul and Turkey.

I argue that the results of the local elections are a milestone in Turkey’s history. With most local power now entrusted to the political

🚨 STARTING NOW | Turkiye’s local #elections : Key takeaways
Amanda Paul 🇺🇦 will deep dive into #Türkiye ’s local election results, its success for the opposition parties, and its importance for Türkiye-EU relations with Berk and Demir Murat Seyrek

Join me and my guests Berk & Demir Murat Seyrek later this week for a deep dive into Turkish politics, post-local elections.

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Join us this Wednesday for the European Policy Centre online policy dialogue focusing on the key takeaways from Turkey's local elections.

Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

After the municipal elections, Turkey is full of surprises. Erdal Beşikçioğlu, actor-turned-district mayor in Ankara, keeps his stage presence alive. Latest update from last night 🎭

History in the making: CHP, the main opposition party, secures victory in Turkey's municipal elections.

Ekrem İmamoğlu is leading in Istanbul and victory is almost certain. This is an important moment for democracy in Turkey.

First results of Turkey's municipal elections reveal a landslide victory for the main opposition CHP in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. A significant shift in political landscape underway.

Red: CHP (Main Opposition Party).

Election Day in Turkey 🗳️ 🇹🇷

İmamoğlu's potential victory has the power to inspire new hope and breathe new life into the opposition…The Istanbul election could mark a turning point for the future of Turkish democracy.

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🗞️ Read the insightful op-ed by Demir Murat Seyrek on the upcoming municipal elections in Turkey 🇹🇷.

🌐 In his article, Murat delves into the potential political ramifications of these local elections, not only for Turkey but also for Europe. 🗳️🌍

🔎: euronews.com/2024/03/27/loc…

My new op-ed for euronews looks at the Turkish municipal elections & their potential implications for the future of Turkey and democracy. The most thrilling & must-watch episode of the elections will unfold in Istanbul, a city larger than 20 of the 27 EU member states!

Our students enrolled in the BA in International Affairs programme had the unique opportunity to visit NATO under the guidance of Prof. Demir Murat Seyrek. During their visit, they had the privilege of having a brief interaction with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

This

Now “Talk Turkey” is also available as a podcast. Listen to our new episode on 'Why Turkish Municipal Elections Matter' on Spotify and other platforms.

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🔔 New Episode of Talk Turkey‼️

nevsin mengu and I discussed the upcoming municipal elections in Turkey, the challenges for the opposition candidates and the implications of the elections for Turkey.

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Exciting Day at NATO! 🌐 Our BA in International Affairs students, led by Prof Demir Murat Seyrek, had an incredible opportunity as part of the Capstone course to visit #NATO on 1 February! A big thanks to the U.S. Mission to NATO for partnering with us on this educational journey! 🤝

5N1K’da cüneyt özdemir ile Türkiye’nin İsveç’in NATO üyeliğini onaylamasının Avrupa’daki yankılarını ve Rusya’nın Avrupa ve NATO tarafından nasıl varoluşsal bir tehdit olarak algılanmaya başladığını konuştuk.

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In the wake of what happened in Riyadh, if you want to understand what Atatürk really means to Turks, here's my euronews article from last month.

“His name continues to be synonymous with optimism, representing the enduring spirit of the nation.”

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