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Diego Cupolo is a multimedia journalist, photographer, and author of "Seven Syrians: War Accounts From Syrian Refugees" (2013 - 8th House Publishing). His articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Foreign Policy and The New Statesman, among other publications. His photography and video clients include The Financial Times, The New Yorker and The World Health Organization. He is also the co-creator of the weekly newsletter, Turkey Recap. In 2018, his reporting on Turkish politics received honorable mention in The World Justice Project's Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism. Diego is a Mexican-born Italian-American that was partially raised in Venezuela. His first job was delivering The Hartford Courant as a paperboy. He began his journalism career in New York City and was a staff reporter at The Star-Ledger. Since 2010, he has worked as a foreign correspondent and is currently based in Istanbul following a 3.5-year stint in Ankara, Turkey. Diego is a member of the International Federation of Journalists, the US National Writers Union and has Hostile Environments & Emergency First Aid certification.
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50 years later: Status quo holds in Cyprus as political will wavers
Fifty years after Turkey's military intervention in Cyprus, the island remains divided between the Greek Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Despite efforts for reunification, political will is lacking, with Turkey and Turkish Cypriots favoring a two-state solution, while the Greek Cypriot side is criticized for insufficient peacebuilding efforts. The United Nations continues to seek common ground, but experts note that conditions for reunification talks have deteriorated since the collapse of the 2017 negotiations.
Weighing options: Erdoğan attends SCO summit as Fidan talks BRICS
Turkey's foreign policy is under scrutiny as President Erdoğan attends the SCO summit, with Foreign Minister Fidan discussing potential BRICS membership. Despite strained EU relations, experts suggest Turkey is exploring economic alliances due to domestic economic pressures and international instability. The possibility of a permanent rupture with the EU is highlighted, though some believe it's not too late for a course correction.
Jockey For Opposition
CHP chair Özgür Özel is positioning himself as a prominent voice amid Turkey's economic challenges, highlighting his economic priorities. The article also touches on inflation statistics, postponed taxes on crypto and stock gains, and the role of AI in austerity measures.
Turkey-Greece thaw proceeds in shadow of Cyprus, territory disputes
Turkey and Greece are making progress in their diplomatic relations, as evidenced by a recent meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Ankara. Despite ongoing disputes over maritime boundaries, heritage sites, and the Cyprus issue, the meeting was seen as positive, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to dialogue. A new point of contention emerged over the classification of Hamas, but it was addressed diplomatically. Analysts view the meeting as a step forward in improving Turkey-Greece ties.
Q&A: Yurter Özcan, CHP representative to the US
Amid global conflicts, US interest in Turkish politics has been reignited following the Republican People’s Party's (CHP) local election gains. Yurter Özcan, CHP's US representative, highlights the party's distinct stance from President Erdoğan's Justice and Development Party (AKP), particularly in foreign policy. Özcan warns that Turkey's current government position on regional conflicts may have adverse effects on its relations with Washington DC.
Inf-election point: How inflation hit voters and then Turkey’s ruling party
Turkey's local elections reveal significant losses for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), with the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) gaining more vote share for the first time. The far-right New Welfare Party (YRP) emerged as a protest vote option for conservatives. High inflation, particularly affecting pensioners, has driven voters to oppose the AKP's economic policies.
The AKP thinks it can take İstanbul. Pollsters disagree.
Turkey's upcoming local elections on March 31 are highly contested, particularly in İstanbul. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) candidate Murat Kurum is set to hold a rally with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to boost his chances against the incumbent Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu from the Republican People’s Party (CHP). Kurum's campaign criticizes İmamoğlu for allegedly neglecting İstanbul due to his higher political ambitions.
Prospects for peace summit: Weighing Erdoğan’s offer to host Ukraine-Russia talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed hosting a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing Turkey's commitment to ending the war. This offer was made during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. Erdoğan also stressed the importance of preventing the war's escalation to NATO countries. Despite these efforts, experts believe that Turkey is unlikely to host peace talks in the near term, although both Kyiv and Moscow rely on Ankara as a trade partner and intermediary, which has increased Turkey's influence with Ukraine, Russia, and Western allies.
Mediator or rebuilder: Turkey’s potential role in the Israel-Gaza war
The Israel-Gaza war is expanding into Lebanon and nearing a US-brokered ceasefire, with increased legal scrutiny exemplified by a hearing at the International Court of Justice where Ankara criticized Israeli occupation. The Turkish government aims to mediate or participate in the post-conflict rebuilding process.
Lone wolves: Why İYİ Party is running against former allies
In the upcoming March 31 local elections in Turkey, most leading parties, including the İYİ Party and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, are fielding their own candidates, which could divide the opposition vote and favor President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). This has led to accusations of double-dealing, especially towards the İYİ Party and DEM Party, as their candidates may siphon votes from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).
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