Turkey

Ricciardone on Turkish Democracy

By Francis Ricciardone

Fox News: Opinion quotes Rafik Hariri Center Vice President and Director Francis Ricciardone on the impressive strides made towards democratic government processes in the recent Turkish parliamentary elections:

Ricciardone on Turkey’s Future Government

By Francis J. Ricciardone

The Wall Street Journal quotes Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis J. Ricciardone on the prospect of a shaky coalition government and fears of uncertainty after the Turkish elections: 

Ricciardone on the Turkish Elections

By Francis J. Ricciardone

The Los Angeles Times quotes Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis J. Ricciardone on why the Turkish election strips President Erdogan of much of his former glory:

Elections in Turkey

By Rafik Hariri Center

Slavin: A Victory for Democracy in Turkey

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on the outcome of the Turkish election, and its reduction of President Erdogan’s executive authority:

Stein on President Erdogan’s Continued Influence

By Aaron Stein

The National quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Aaron Stein on President Erdogan’s persistent political clout, despite the outcome of the parliamentary elections which reduced the potential for a stronger presidency:

Stein on the Potential for a Coalition Government in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

Financial Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on the Turkish electorate’s rejection of a strong presidential system and the resultant uncertainty as the country faces a potential parliamentary coalition:

Ricciardone on the Turkish Election

By Francis Ricciardone

Financial Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Vice President and Director Francis Ricciardone on the outcome of the Turkish election, which ended President Erdogan’s ambitions for a powerful executive office: