EGF Turkey File, May — June, 2018

Insights into Turkish Domestic and International Politics

Mid-May 2018 — June 2018

By Ben McPherson, EGF Turkey and Black Sea Regional Analyst

Key Points:

• President Erdoğan"s gamble pays off as he secures first-round victory in key election
• Though fiery, opposition parties fail to derail nationalist gains
• New presidential system comes into effect, entrenching President Erdoğan further
• MHP"s support plays a key role in Erdoğan"s election, and Kurdish policy may depend on power sharing in the new system
• Syria: Ankara-Washington agreement on Manbij comes in effect