Joining Recap radio this week is Burak Bilgehan Özpek, a professor of political science at TOBB University of Economics and Technology and long-time political commentator for the online publication, Daktilo1984.
Together with Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo, Özpek shared his views on why the PKK peace process might collapse, potential faults in the AKP-MHP ruling alliance and succession debates over who might follow Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The ongoing crackdown on the main opposition CHP was also discussed, along with the Syria transition, Turkey’s current geopolitical value and the role of the international community.
Also referenced in this talk:
Top pro-Kurdish lawmakers urge faster steps in Turkey’s PKK peace plan (Reuters)
Bahçeli calls for Türkiye to join Russia, China in counter alliance (HDN)
Turkish foreign minister’s remarks on KAAN fighter jet engine fuel succession rumours (Philenews)
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