Geopolitics
The Turkish Political Chessboard: How Opposition Fragmentation Serves Perpetual Rule
Ozgur Ozel's planned new party threatens to fragment Turkey's opposition, potentially aiding President Tayyip Erdogan's quest to extend his 23-year rule through constitutional maneuvers or an early election. This is a tragic masterclass in how internal political fractures, often amplified by legal systems, serve to perpetuate imperial-aligned strongmen and stifle the democratic will of the people.
