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We make sense of Turkish politics and foreign policy with in-depths interviews. Broadcasting live from Ankara, Turkey. www.turkeyrecap.com

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Henri J. Barkey, adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to discuss the SDF’s territorial losses this weekend and the possible implications for Turkey’s PKK peace talks... more

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Author and journalist Kaya Genç joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to talk about what it means to report and write about Turkey in 2026 amid the latest wave of repression on government opponents, cultural figures and free speech, in general.

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Recent Guests

Fiona Mullen
Director of Sapienta Economics, a consultancy based in Cyprus
Sapienta Economics
Episode: What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with Fiona Mullen
Soner Çağaptay
Senior fellow at The Washington Institute, author of many books on modern Turkey, including A Sultan in Autumn, Erdogan Faces Turkey's Uncontainable Forces
The Washington Institute
Episode: Israel, Gaza and US-Turkey relations with Soner Çağaptay
Zaur Shiriyev
Non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
Episode: How Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks might reshape the region with Zaur Shiriyev
Burak Bilgehan Özpek
Professor of Political Science at TOBB University of Economics and Technology and political commentator for Daktilo1984
Daktilo1984
Episode: Taking stock of the PKK peace talks with Burak Bilgehan Özpek
Arife Köse
PhD researcher at the University of East Anglia and frequent commentator on the state of democracy in Turkey.
University of East Anglia
Episode: What’s next for Turkey’s opposition with Arife Köse
Wolfango Piccoli
Co-President of Political Risk Advisory Services at Teneo, a global consulting company
Teneo
Episode: How markets rate political risk in Turkey with Wolfango Piccoli
Gönül Tol
Director of the Turkey Program at the Middle East Institute and author of 'Erdogan's War, A Strongman, at Home and in Syria.'
Middle East Institute
Episode: Turkey’s democracy, Syria and the PKK peace process with Gönül Tol
Neslihan Çevik
Sociologist and non-resident fellow at Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture
University of Virginia
Episode: What’s really behind falling birth rates with Neslihan Çevik
Andrew Finkel
A longtime journalist and co-founder of P24, an NGO for independent journalism in Turkey.
P24
Episode: Why Turkish newspapers sometimes lie with Andrew Finkel

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Diego Cupolo
Editor-in-Chief of Turkey Recap and host of the discussions, providing insights and facilitating interviews with various experts.

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What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with Fiona Mullen
Q: Is it accurate to say he's pro-EU?
Yes, as a pro-federal solution advocate, he is by default pro-EU, unlike his predecessor, Tatar.
What’s behind the power shift in North Cyprus with Fiona Mullen
Q: Who is the new president, Tufan Erhürman, and why do you believe he won?
Tufan Erhürman comes from an academic background and was well-liked, winning due to a combination of dissatisfaction with previous governance and cultural issues.
Israel, Gaza and US-Turkey relations with Soner Çağaptay
Q: How does Washington, the administration now view Ankara's role in the region?
Çağaptay describes a shift in U.S. perceptions as Trump capitalizes on Turkey's potential to play a strong diplomatic role in stabilizing conflicts in Gaza and Syria.
Israel, Gaza and US-Turkey relations with Soner Çağaptay
Q: What do you make of Turkey's, what we can expect from Turkey in post-conflict Gaza?
Çağaptay outlines Turkey's desire for a significant role in post-conflict Gaza, indicating Ankara's ambition to moderate Hamas and promote a two-state solution.
Israel, Gaza and US-Turkey relations with Soner Çağaptay
Q: How do you view the Trump and Erdogan relationship at this moment?
Çağaptay stresses the importance of the Trump-Erdogan relationship on Turkish foreign policy and its influence on U.S.-Turkey ties, noting a significant warming compared to Biden's administration.

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In-depth interviews with experts provide insights into the intricate dynamics of Turkish politics and foreign policy. The conversations often center on pressing issues, such as electoral shifts within Turkey, the geopolitical implications of conflicts in the region, and the evolving relationships between Turkey and global powers like the U.S. and Israel. The podcast uniquely captures diverse perspectives, including those from academia, political analysis, and media, creating a platform for nuanced discussions on Turkey's domestic and international challenges. It's an essential listen for anyone following the complexities of modern Turkey and its role on the global stage.

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