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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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Ankara’s NATO summit is over and Turkey is expected to sell its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems today, according to a pro-government columnist at the Hürriyet newspaper.

The move could pave the way for the US congress to lift sanctions on... more

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Next week’s NATO summit in Ankara will spotlight Turkey’s role in the alliance and the Turkish defense sector’s potential contributions to European security. Yet, Turkey-EU ties remain strained by a frozen accession process and deep distrust between ... more

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More than a month has passed since a court ruling removed the leadership of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and the party’s future is in limbo.

Ousted CHP chair Özgür Özel remains popular with the party base and is attemptin... more

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Olesya Vartanyan, a conflict analyst specializing in South Caucasus security and a researcher at George Mason University, joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to discuss the Armenian elections and what comes next for the region.

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This Pride month, a set of new law proposals criminalizing LGBT expressions and restricting gender transition surgeries are expected to be introduced in the Turkish parliament.

In today’s episode, Yıldız Tar, editor-in-chief of KaosGL.org, a news si... more

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Turkey recap deputy editor of Economy recap fame Emily Rice Johnson joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to respond to listener mail.

This is our second Q&A episode following the second religious holiday of the year. We focus primarily on the curr... more

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Noah Bonsey, a senior advisor at the International Crisis Group focusing on Syria, joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to discuss developments in Syria with a focus on integration efforts regarding the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, SDF.

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Berk Esen, associate professor of political science at Sabancı University in Istanbul, joins Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo for an emergency podcast on the latest blow against Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).

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Soli Özel
Political scientist
Istanbul, Turkey-based analyst
Episode: Turkey’s S-400 dilemma and NATO summit takeaways with Soli Özel
Dimitar Bechev
Director of the Dahrendorf Programme at St. Antony's College, European Studies Centre; author
St. Antony's College, European Studies Centre
Episode: Turkey, NATO and European defense with Dimitar Bechev
Ilhan Uzgel
Former CHP deputy chair and foreign policy coordinator
CHP (Republican People's Party)
Episode: Former CHP Deputy Chair Ilhan Uzgel on what's next for Turkey's main opposition party
Olesya Vartanyan
Conflict analyst specializing in South Caucasus security and researcher at George Mason University
George Mason University
Episode: Election recap: What’s next for Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan with Olesya Vartanyan
Yildiz Tar
Editor-in-Chief of chaosgl.org
chaosgl.org
Episode: Pride month and prejudice: Yıldız Tar on pending LGBT legislation in Turkey
Noah Bonsey
Senior advisor at the International Crisis Group focusing on Syria
International Crisis Group
Episode: Status update on Syria and SDF integration with Noah Bonsey
Berk Esen
Associate Professor of Political Science at Sabancı University
Sabancı University
Episode: Court ousts Turkish opposition leader: What comes next with Berk Esen
Jalel Harchaoui
Political scientist specializing on Libya
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: Unpacking the shifts in Turkey’s Libya policy with Jalel Harchaoui
Suzy Hansen
Journalist and author of From Life Itself, Turkey, Istanbul and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdogan; Notes from a Foreign Country
Author/Journalist
Episode: Suzy Hansen on Turkey under Erdoğan

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Diego Cupolo
Editor-in-Chief of Turkey Recap and host with extensive coverage of Turkish politics and foreign policy; frequently leads interviews and analysis from Ankara.

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What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey
Q: What is Turkey's role in the broader U.S. regional strategy toward Syria?
Turkey remains the most important US partner in Eurasia, with Ankara expected to help manage regional diplomacy and security, while Washington supports regional leadership by regional powers to stabilize the area and integrate local governance within a larger Syrian framework.
What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey
Q: How does the U.S. policy formation process work in this context, and what roles do key individuals play?
Policy is centralized among a small group of trusted insiders and leaders, including Tom Barrack and high-level military and intelligence officials; personal relationships and trust in these leaders influence decisions more than formal bureaucratic processes.
What US Syria policy means for Turkey with James Jeffrey
Q: What do you make of Fidan's presence in Washington during the visit by Sharaa and his delegation?
Fidan's presence signals ongoing coordination between Washington and Ankara, with Turkish influence shaping the dialogue, especially around next steps on Gaza and Ukraine, and it suggests a joint approach rather than unilateral moves on Syria policy.
Turkey’s S-400 dilemma and NATO summit takeaways with Soli Özel
Q: To start, can you just give some takeaways from the summit for the audience?
The summit reinforced NATO cohesion, with the US reaffirming its commitment and Europeans agreeing to bear more security costs, while Turkey's centrality and role were highlighted as a key takeaway, alongside questions about how Turkey's S-400 dilemma would resolve in relation to F-35 prospects.
Media strategy in the 'New Turkey' with Bilge Yeşil
Q: Can you explain what strategic obfuscation is in the Turkish context? And are there recent examples?
Strategic obfuscation involves highlighting selective truths that support a binary good-versus-evil frame, especially in relation to Islamophobia and Western policy, while glossing over underlying factors. This approach aims to legitimize Turkey's policies and portray Western actors as hypocritical, without fully addressing complex socio-political dynamics.

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What is Recap radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers Turkish politics and foreign policy through in-depth interviews with policy experts, researchers, and journalists. Recent episodes center on constitutional crises, regional security dynamics, and Turkey's role in the Middle East and Europe, often pairing political analysis with on-the-ground reporting from Ankara. Guests typically bring scholarly or experiential perspectives on governance, diplomacy, and regional conflicts, offering nuanced context for listeners such as PR teams seeking credible commentary or brands exploring regional markets. A notable strength is its ability to connect high-level policy debates with tangible implications for regional stability, energy, and international diplomacy, making it a potential an... more

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