Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés YouTube video by Turkey recap

"Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés (@szerlasz.bsky.social)" hosted by @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

Critical Minerals, Rare Earths, and the Türkiye-EU Partnership: Supply Chain Resilience and the Restructuring of Global Order The weaponization of economic interdependence has made supply chains the primary arena of geopolitical competition. China's deliberate consolidation of critical

"Critical Minerals, Rare Earths, and the Türkiye-EU Partnership: Supply Chain Resilience and the Restructuring of Global Order" by @riccardogasco.bsky.social and @fededonelli.bsky.social. [4/5]

Faisal Devji on the crisis of ‘global Islam’ in Turkey and elsewhere Turkey Book Talk #268 – Faisal Devji, professor of global and imperial history at Balliol College, Oxford, on “Waning Crescent: The Rise and Fall of Global Islam” (Yale University Press) The …

"@faisaldevji.bsky.social on the crisis of ‘global Islam’ in Turkey and elsewhere" via @turkeybooktalk.bsky.social. [3/5]

Zelenskyy’s Middle East and Turkey tour reveals a new regional order in the making Seizing momentum in the Middle East, Ukraine is leveraging battlefield innovation and its partnership with Turkey to translate wartime experience into geopolitical influence.

"Zelenskyy’s Middle East and Turkey tour reveals a new regional order in the making" by Yevgeniya Gaber. [2/5]

Photos from Iran's roadside, from Tehran to the Turkish border TABRIZ, Iran (AP) — After five days on assignment in Tehran, the AP team set out by road toward the Turkish border.

📰 Sunday extras:

"Photos from Iran’s roadside, from Tehran to the Turkish border" by Francisco Seco. [1/5]

The Missing Link Economy Issue #95

Asia and Europe are getting a new rail connection! This week's Economy recap with comments by Sinan Küçük:

1. INRAIL’s World Bank financing
2. Positive forecasts, pessimistic indexes
3. Scandal scanner: Management shakeups
4. International cash flow monitor
5. This week’s stat round-up

Monsieur Yavaş Issue #301

The week's Turkey news recap with comments by @selvinkorkmaz.bsky.social and more:

- Probes loom for CHP’s Ankara mayor
- Opposition playbook and election prospects
- Antalya to host security pact talks on Iran war
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- East Med broils over işkembe soup and halloumi

Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés YouTube video by Turkey recap

I spoke at @turkeyrecap.bsky.social to discuss Hungary’s political shift, from Orbán’s fall to Péter Magyar’s rise, and what it could mean beyond Hungary.

We also looked at lessons for Turkey’s opposition and the foreign policy outlook, including implications for Turkey.

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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-...

Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés Recap radio #43

Super interesting discussion of Hungary elections from @szerlasz.bsky.social, speaking to @turkeyrecap.bsky.social's @diegocupolo.bsky.social

www.turkeyrecap.com/p/takeaways-...

The Turkey-Israel rivalry in a changing Middle East with Howard Eissenstat YouTube video by Turkey recap

"The Turkey-Israel rivalry in a changing Middle East with @heissenstat.bsky.social" hosted by @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

Does Turkey Want to Protect Children on Social Media – or Increase Surveillance? Turkey’s planned new restrictions on accessing social media platforms without identity verification will erode anonymity and further tighten censorship.

"Does Turkey Want to Protect Children on Social Media – or Increase Surveillance?" by Gürkan Özturan (@obefintlig.bsky.social). [4/5]

US-Turkish defense relations and the upcoming NATO Summit YouTube video by AtlanticCouncil

"US-Turkish defense relations and the upcoming NATO Summit" with Matthew Bryza, Can Kasapoğlu, Rich Outzen, Defne Sadiklar Arslan, Valbona Zeneli, Jenna Ben-Yehuda and Yavuz Türkgenci. [3/5]

The Man Who Shaped Washington’s View of the Middle East Brett McGurk advised four presidents on a contested region—but to what end?

"The Man Who Shaped Washington’s View of the Middle East" by @dionnissenbaum.bsky.social . [2/5]

What if the Ottomans Survived? Recent scholarship shows the promise—and limits—of a historical path not taken.

📰 Sunday Extras:

"What if the Ottomans Survived?" by @nicholasdanfort.bsky.social. [1/5]

A Gulf Swing To Turkey? Economy Issue #94

Turkey looks to ground capital flight from the Gulf—with comments by @iriscibre.bsky.social:

1. Is Gulf capital moving to Istanbul?
2. From energy hikes to ceasefire talks
3. TÜIK’s March CPI surprise
4. International cash flow monitor
5. This week’s stat round-up

Istanbul Shootout Issue #300

Turkey recap #300 (!) with comments by @glindenstrauss.bsky.social:

- 198 detained over Israeli consulate gunfight
- Ankara repositions itself amid regional turmoil
- CHP faces one court battle after another
- Domestic and diplomatic wraps
- Police week brings flowers and fake fights

On Recap radio, @heissenstat.bsky.social outlined the Turkish-Israeli rivalry and how shifting power balances are reshaping threat perceptions amid the Iran war.

Note: This was recorded Monday, before today's attack near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.

Full pod: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyzX...

The Turkey-Israel rivalry in a changing Middle East with Howard Eissenstat YouTube video by Turkey recap

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...

Sinan Ülgen on how Turkey views the Iran war YouTube video by Turkey recap

"@sinanulgen.bsky.social on how Turkey views the Iran war" hosted by @diegocupolo.bsky.social. [5/5]

Middle East Conflict: Is Türkiye at Risk of Involvement? IDDTalks to Nigar Göksel YouTube video by Institute for Development and Diplomacy

"Middle East Conflict: Is Türkiye at Risk of Involvement?" the Institute for Development and Diplomacy talks to Nigar Göksel (@dibanigar.bsky.social). [4/5]

The Kurdish Ground Force Preparing to Fight in Iran The Peshmerga on the Iraq-Iran border are eager to join the American campaign. They’re also deeply uneasy about where it might lead.

"The Kurdish Ground Force Preparing to Fight in Iran" by Robert F. Worth. [3/5]

Ryan Gingeras on organised crime in Turkey’s modern history Turkey Book Talk #267 – Ryan Gingeras, historian at the Naval Postgraduate School in California and author of “Mafia: A Global History” (Simon & Schuster) and “Heroin, Organized Crime, an…

"Ryan Gingeras on organised crime in Turkey’s modern history" via @turkeybooktalk.bsky.social. [2/5]

Istanbul's descent into darkness Years of political repression and creeping urban decay have hollowed out the city's soul, designing dissent out of its once-vibrant streets and erasing its rich cosmopolitan past from popular memory.

📰 Sunday extras:

"Istanbul’s descent into darkness" by @hannahluci.bsky.social. [1/5]

Swap, Drop and Roll Economy Issue #93

Anthem: Burning Down The House
Policy: Swap, Drop and Roll

The week's economy news with comments by Güney Yıldız.

- Central bank’s TL defense
- Disinflation put to the test
- MASAK’s Yeni Şafak response
- Int'l cash flow monitor
- This week’s stat round-up

Coveting All The Bases Issue #299

Issue #299 with comments by Edgar Șar and more:

1. CHP weighs options after detention wave
2. Ankara works to mitigate Iran conflict
3. MHP resignation spotlights power struggle
4. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
5. Izmir serves olive oil on tap (bring your own bread)

Sinan Ülgen on how Turkey views the Iran war YouTube video by Turkey recap

Useful conversation with @sinanulgen.bsky.social from @diegocupolo.bsky.social at @turkeyrecap.bsky.social

On Turkey's response to the Iran War

youtu.be/3wQlC88VR-0?...

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...

Listener mail: Iran, Fidan and Bilal Erdoğan YouTube video by Turkey recap

"Listener mail: Iran, Fidan and Bilal Erdoğan" with @diegocupolo.bsky.social and @emilyricejohnson.bsky.social. [5/5]

Centre for European Reform: CER podcast: Unpacking Europe: The future of EU-Türkiye relations On this week’s Unpacking Europe podcast, the CER’s Clara Marina O’Donnell fellow (2025-2026) Thomas Maddock sat down with Galip Dalay, Senior Consulting Fellow, Turkey Initiative, Middle East...

"Unpacking Europe: The future of EU-Türkiye relations" with @galipdalay.bsky.social ,@senemaydndzgit.bsky.social and Thomas Maddock. [4/5]