"An X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago."
The Iran war as viewed from Turkey. Our latest podcast:
Two “live” broadcasts. Only one shows Turkey’s ousted opposition leader addressing supporters on top of a bus in Ankara.
A deep dive on how the Iran war is reshaping Turkey-Iraq ties—and what to look out for next:
Google is failing the Turkish public by:
1. Rewarding plagiarism over original reporting
2. Disproportionate impact on independent vs state-aligned media
"Letter to Google urging action on algorithmic impact on independent media" by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social:
turkiye.ipi.media/letter-to-go...
Not so much secular vs Islam, but more urban vs rural.
Author Suzy Hansen talks about the many migration trends that shaped modern Turkey.
Watch our podcast about her new book:
'From Life Itself: Turkey, Istanbul, and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdoğan'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjm8...
My chat with @diegocupolo.bsky.social at @turkeyrecap.bsky.social on Turkish - Israeli relations.
The dynamics of the Middle East are changing radically, I argue. And it is Israel, rather than Turkey, that is the main disrupting force
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyzX...
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After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X. This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue.
🎙️Emergency podcast:
@berkesen.bsky.social outlines what to expect after a Turkish court ousted the nation's main opposition leader, Özgür Özel.
He comments on Turkey’s ongoing slide towards autocracy, how CHP voters might respond and prospects for early elections.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaAv...
After Magyar's victory in Hungary, László Szerencsés (@szerlasz.bsky.social ) outlines the main takeaways for Turkey's opposition and implications for Budapest-Ankara ties.
Deep dive on Hungarian politics with lessons for flawed democracies included.
Full episode:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhH-...
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One month into the Iran war, @sinanulgen.bsky.social outlines how the conflict could impact the next election cycle in Turkey.
Also covered are Ankara's diplomatic efforts to deescalate the war and regional security concerns.
Watch the full episode:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wQl...
On today's podcast, Crisis Group's @lahibhigel.bsky.social outlined talks to reopen the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz and export oil via Turkey.
Also covered: Turkey-Iraq rapprochement, Turkey-Iran rivalry in Iraq and the PKK peace talks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKwn...
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