EGF Turkey File, May — July, 2019

Insights into Turkish Domestic and International Politics

Mid-May — July 2019

By Ben McPherson, EGF Turkey and Black Sea Regional Analyst

Key Points:

• After bombshell 23 June election re-do, all sides take stock in the situation and seek advantage
• The opposition works on their coalition, while the AKP seeks to limit damage
• Big AKP players decide weakness means opportunity
• Long-standing fight over interest rates gets central bank governor fired, while significant problems continue
• Washington offers reprieve over S-400s