

A Crisis of the Opposition or a Crisis of Political Legitimacy?
The political landscape in Turkey has changed significantly following the absolute nullity ruling. The government's efforts to destabilize the main opposition party have succeeded within a system where the principle of separation of powers has largely disappeared. This process has altered not only the internal balance within the CHP but also the nature of political competition in Turkey. Suspicions that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was acting in concert with the government had been gro
Arda Tunca
May 283 min read


Beyond Inflation in Turkey: A Civilizational Contradiction and the Economic Vicious Circle
Turkey has long struggled with severe inflation. This problem should not be viewed merely as a technical macroeconomic variable reflecting increases in the general price level. Turkey's inflation experience has exhibited distinct historical turning points across different periods. Historical series compiled by the World Bank from IMF data show that annual consumer inflation generally remained in single digits during the 1960s. However, a marked acceleration emerged during the
Arda Tunca
May 247 min read


Under pressure: Turkey’s inflation and cost-of-living crisis
https://www.agbi.com/author/ardatunca/
Arda Tunca
May 3, 20251 min read


After İmamoğlu’s Imprisonment: Eight Scenarios for Turkey’s Political and Economic Future
Introduction Ekrem İmamoğlu’s imprisonment has set in motion a turbulent process whose outcome is uncertain. Where will this lead Turkey?...
Arda Tunca
Apr 14, 202519 min read


The Turkish Economy After March 19: A Shift Toward Instability and Contraction
March 19, 2025 marked a turning point for Turkey, where political and economic fractures began to accelerate. The Minister of Finance and...
Arda Tunca
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Erdogan's fight with Turkish business stirs economic concern
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-bans-travel-by-two-executives-top-business-group-probe-2025-02-20/
Arda Tunca
Feb 20, 20251 min read









