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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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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

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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Recent Guests

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
Nebahat Tanrıverdi Yaşar
Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies, German Institute for International and Security Affairs
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Episode: Turkey’s growing presence in Somalia with Nebahat Tanrıverdi Yaşar
Alan Makovsky
Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: Alan Makovsky on Ankara's diplomacy pivot and US-Turkey ties
László Szerencsés
Postdoctoral researcher at the Stockholm University Institute for Turkish Studies
Stockholm University Institute for Turkish Studies
Episode: Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés
Howard Eissenstat
Laurentian Associate Professor at St. Lawrence University and non-resident scholar at the Stockholm University Institute of Turkish Studies
St. Lawrence University; Stockholm University Institute of Turkish Studies
Episode: The Turkey-Israel rivalry in a changing Middle East with Howard Eissenstat
Sinan Ülgen
Former Turkish diplomat, director of EDAM; senior policy fellow at Carnegie Europe
EDAM; Carnegie Europe
Episode: Sinan Ülgen on how Turkey views the Iran war
Lahib Higel
Interim Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Program at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: The Iran war, Kurdish forces and Turkey-Iraq rapprochement with Lahib Higel

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Diego Cupolo
Editor-in-Chief of Turkey Recap

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The Turkey-Israel rivalry in a changing Middle East with Howard Eissenstat
Q: So the Turkey-Israel rivalry keeps showing up in my news cycle. What prompted you to write about it now?
The focus comes from a combination of the shifting regional balance after the Gaza war, Turkey's repositioning in the region, and Israel's expanded posture post-October 7th, which together create a moment where longstanding dynamics look different and deserve fresh analysis.
Iran, war and the Turkey-Israel rivalry with Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
Q: How have Turkey-Israel relations evolved since October 7 and what are the implications for regional power dynamics?
Relations have shifted from a pragmatic but difficult partnership to a more explicit rivalry, driven by diverging regional visions, competition over Syria and Eastern Med, and Turkey's efforts to balance diplomacy with security interests.
Iran, war and the Turkey-Israel rivalry with Hürcan Aslı Aksoy
Q: What does the new phase of the U.S.-Israel approach mean for Turkey?
The guest outlines a strategic rollback against Iran, with Turkey wary of instability and a spillover that would affect energy, refugees, and regional security, while noting Turkey's preference for de-escalation and diplomatic channels.
Listener mail: Iran, Fidan and Bilal Erdoğan
Q: How do you deal with the pressure of working as free press in a regime-like state?
They explain that as foreigners they have certain liberties, while local staff face significant risks and self-censorship is common; journalism remains their mission despite pressures.
Listener mail: Iran, Fidan and Bilal Erdoğan
Q: In what ways could the war in neighboring Iran in the Middle East affect the Erdogan government? Could it strengthen or weaken it and how?
The hosts discuss that Erdogan could be strengthened by insecurity from the conflict, but faced with economic pressures; leadership longevity may depend on how the war unfolds and broader US/EU dynamics.

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This program focuses on Turkish politics and foreign policy through in-depth interviews with policymakers, scholars, and journalists. Episodes commonly center on Turkey's domestic political dynamics, opposition strategy, and democracy debates, plus the country's evolving relations with the United States, Israel, Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the PKK peace process. Consistently thoughtful, guests bring expertise from think tanks, universities, and journalism, offering nuanced takes on regional security, geopolitical signaling, and economic reform. A standout trait is how current events are anchored in historical context, with guests who can translate complex policy moves into actionable implications for policymakers, business leaders, and ... more

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