A congress without a conclusion? The PKK’s May 5–7 meeting has ended, but still no confirmation of disbanding. Meanwhile, Erdoğan frames disarmament as imminent—and a new political chapter as inevitable. In-depth: t.ly/cFbk9

An imam without robes, a theologian without titles, and a rebel at the “Earthly Table.” İhsan Eliaçık’s prayer at Sırrı Süreyya Önder’s funeral was anything but apolitical. This week’s Portrait reveals why. 🌐 t.ly/cFbk9

Yumruk gibi hava. Demir yumruk. Tek yumruk. In Turkey, even the air hits like a fist. @nazlanertan.bsky.social unpacks how one small word carries the weight of our politics, protests—and punches. Don’t miss it: t.ly/cFbk9

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main rival, has just been blocked on X. The message is clear: digital platforms and the new U.S. administration now side openly with Erdoğan. #Turkey #Türkiye

Aftershocks keep coming — both physical and psychological. This week’s Portrait of the Week asks: will Istanbulites sleep… or flee? A haunting snapshot of a city on edge, now open to all: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com/will-istanbu... Politics, power, and perspective — all in one place: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com

Çocuk. A word. A worldview. A battleground. Nazlan Ertan unpacks how the AKP uses language, family, and shame to define who belongs. This week’s Word of the Week is fierce. 🗞️ Read it free this weekend: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com/cocuk/

While Erdoğan smiled in Rome, Turkey’s streets were barricaded. Hakan Okçal contrasts the pomp of Italy with the police clampdown on May Day in Istanbul. Read now — only in Turkey in Depth: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com/may-day-clam...

Trump’s second term, Erdoğan’s expectations, CENTCOM’s shadow, and the SDG shift... Barçın Yinanç deciphers what’s changing — and what’s not — in U.S.–Turkey relations. Weekend read via Turkey in Depth: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com/first-100-da...

As Sırrı Süreyya Önder is laid to rest, his vision for peace hangs in limbo. @nergisdemirkaya traces how Bahçeli’s call for disarmament meets Erdoğan’s hesitation. A powerful read from Turkey in Depth: 🔗 turkeyindepth.com/prayers-for-...

Each Sunday, we unlock insight. This week: The first 100 days of Ankara–Washington relations, Erdoğan’s charm in Rome, Bahçeli’s peace talk, Istanbul’s quake anxiety — and what “çocuk” really means. Start reading: 📬 t.ly/cFbk9

Turkey’s Central Bank burned through $52.5B between March 19–April 21 to defend the lira.  Worse than the Nebati era. t.ly/cFbk9

Undersecretariats—once key to bureaucratic stability in Turkey—are set for a comeback. The draft plan follows a court ruling and mounting concerns over administrative confusion. t.ly/cFbk9

Backchannel diplomacy? ✅ Good chemistry between Fidan & Rubio? ✅ No “G-word” on April 24? ✅ @barcinyinanc.bsky.social unpacks what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in Ankara–Trump ties in the last 100 days. A must-read in Turkey in Depth: t.ly/cFbk9

President Erdoğan intensifies attacks on CHP: “Let’s see how many more will be swept away.” As Ekrem İmamoğlu remains behind bars, is Turkey watching the end of electoral competition? t.ly/cFbk9

While police dragged protesters from Istanbul’s May Day Square, Erdoğan posed for photo ops in Rome. In his guest column, @hakanokcal exposes the irony—and cost—of this charm offensive. Read it now in Turkey in Depth: t.ly/cFbk9

Who’s slowing the Kurdish peace bid? @nergisdemirkaya explores tensions between Erdoğan and Bahçeli, DEM's doubts, and why both sides are now praying for peace—literally. Full column in Turkey in Depth: t.ly/cFbk9

Four seismologists, four opinions—and a city in fear. After the 6.2 quake, Istanbulites are torn: should they stay, go, or sleep in their cars? This week’s Portrait of the Week explores the panic, science, and silence. Read it: t.ly/cFbk9

"If you don’t have children, you’re not a family,” said Health Minister Memişoğlu. In her piercing column, @nazlanertan.bsky.social shows how a single word—çocuk—exposes the politics of morality, motherhood & state control. A brilliant and biting Word of the Week: t.ly/cFbk9

Children’s piggy banks. Modest gold. Jamming devices. Erdoğan’s war of words is now a battle of images. We break down the latest viral footage in Turkey. t.ly/cFbk9

He’s not the “madman of the AKP”—he’s its elder. This week’s Portrait of the Week takes a closer look at “Brother Bülent” Arınç: AKP co-founder, critic from within, and keeper of his own political weight. 🔗 t.ly/cFbk9 #TurkeyInDepth

What do Tayyip Erdoğan, Ekrem İmamoğlu, and Harry Truman have in common? Turnips. 🥬 @nazlanertan.bsky.social takes us from ancient root vegetables to rally rostrums in Yozgat, where politics is blooming in the garden of metaphors. Read her brilliant column: t.ly/cFbk9

“Being a lawyer is not a crime—it’s a duty.” As lawyers defending Ekrem İmamoğlu face travel bans and detention, Turkey’s rule of law suffers another blow. What’s behind the charges? t.ly/cFbk9

Earthquakes shook Istanbul, but people weren’t allowed to shelter in Gezi Park. Police tore down tents, claiming the park is not for “entertainment.” A decade on, Gezi is still off-limits in Turkey. Full report → t.ly/cFbk9

A silent shift is underway in Cyprus. @barcinyinanc.bsky.social analyzes the growing distance between Turkish Cypriots and Ankara—where questions of diplomacy, identity, and faith collide. A layered look at a divided island. 🔗 t.ly/cFbk9 #TurkeyInDepth #Cyprus

As Erdoğan’ ally Bahçeli calls for Ekrem İmamoğlu to be “acquitted or punished swiftly,” CHP Chair Özel rolls out “3T”: 🟦 Terror-free Turkey 🟦 Trial without detention 🟦 TRT coverage of courtrooms A defiant play — and a direct message.

The €12B EU package for Central Asia lacked real projects—but delivered a real blow to Ankara: recognition of “Cyprus” by Turkey’s cultural kin. Will Turkey stay silent? (R) Amb. Cengiz K. Fırat’s take in Turkey in Depth: t.ly/cFbk9

“Don’t be afraid, make peace.” Behind bars, Selahattin Demirtaş found the words that those outside couldn’t say aloud. When freedom stutters, courage sometimes speaks from a cell. Read Portrait of the Week from Turkey in Depth: t.ly/cFbk9

Normal birth” may be a medical term — but in Turkey, it’s become a moral verdict. From Erdoğan to footballers, @nazlanertan.bsky.social dissects how a uterus becomes a political arena. Full column: t.ly/cFbk9

Not a subscriber yet? Now’s your chance to sample the depth, clarity, and courage of our columnists. Start reading: t.ly/cFbk9

Turkey wanted a reboot with the EU. Instead, the High-Level Dialogue ended in silence. No Customs Union, no visa talks. @barcinyinanc.bsky.social dissects the cold shoulder from Brussels: turkeyindepth.com/turkish-dipl...

Can Turkey use the global chaos to its advantage? With the EU as its top trading partner, the real safe haven isn’t China or the U.S.—it’s Europe. @hakanokcal explains: turkeyindepth.com/how-will-the...

CUNTA—A word that stings like a slap in Turkish politics. @nazlanertan.bsky.social unpacks its explosive return after CHP Chair Özel accused Erdoğan of ruling like a junta. Don’t miss this sharp take: turkeyindepth.com/cunta/

What do an ambulance and @MahmutTanal have in common? Sirens. One saves lives in traffic, the other raises his voice wherever rights are violated. This week’s Portrait of the Week tells his story. turkeyindepth.com/portrait-of-...

Every Sunday, we open up select columns from Turkey in Depth to the public. This week’s spotlight: razor-sharp commentary by @NazlanEr, @barcinyinanc, @hakanokcal—and a striking Portrait of the Week.

What’s more offensive than being called a dictator in Turkey? Being called a cuntacı. @nazlanertan.bsky.social decodes the word that ignited Erdoğan’s fury—and why it still shakes the political system. 💣 t.ly/cFbk9

From Demirtaş’s status to Öcalan’s “Right to Hope” law—what Erdoğan’s rare meeting with Kurdish MPs could mean for Turkey’s future: t.ly/cFbk9

Mahmut Tanal is no ordinary MP—he’s Turkey’s human rights siren. From rain-soaked vigils to lying on sacks of votes, he never backs down. Discover the Turkish MP who always shows up. 🚨 Read his portrait: t.ly/cFbk9

Can Turkey turn global chaos into opportunity? With modest tariffs and growing exports to the U.S., some see a silver lining. But @hakanokcal warns: don’t ignore the currency crisis and political unrest at home. ⚖️ t.ly/cFbk9

After six years, Ankara’s long-awaited EU dialogue ended with no roadmap and plenty of silence. While Şimşek smiled, the EU offered no customs union or visa updates. A sobering look at Turkey's fading leverage, by @barcinyinanc.bsky.social 👉 t.ly/cFbk9

Erdoğan to CHP: “You haven’t seen the worst.” Özel to Erdoğan: “You lead a junta.” Junta claims, lawsuits, and jailed mayors—inside Turkey’s political freefall: t.ly/cFbk9

Why Silivri? Why now? The transfer of Ekrem İmamoğlu’s case echoes past high-profile trials. Turkey in Depth explores the implications: t.ly/cFbk9

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A man who helped revive Istanbul’s soul now risks losing his life in prison. Who is Mahir Polat, and why is he being held despite severe health conditions? This week's Portrait is about culture, power—and conscience. 👉 lnkd.in/duNMGkeC

Boycotts used to be Erdoğan’s game. Now it’s Özgür Özel saying: “See us or hit rock bottom.” Nazlan Ertan walks us through the irony, history & political theatre of boykot. 👉 lnkd.in/dzDSep5M

🇹🇷🇪🇺 Should the EU have cancelled talks with Turkey—or did engagement help prevent worse? Barçın Yinanç unpacks how boycotts, arrests & lira turmoil overshadowed diplomacy. Don't miss her latest: 👉 lnkd.in/dw-pnN3k

SUNDAY READS FROM TURKEY IN DEPTH 🧵 For those who missed it during the week—here’s what our columnists and contributors had to say. Independent, sharp, and unmissable.

Over the years, Turkey-Azerbaijan relations have started to resemble U.S.-Israel ties—where the smaller country wields outsized influence. What does this mean for Ankara’s policy on Yerevan? @barcinyinanc.bsky.social explores: t.co/A6uZ7knIMH

"Ali Kıran Başkesen"—the Turkish phrase for an authoritarian bully—has never been more relevant. @nazlanertan.bsky.social explores its historical roots and modern-day relevance. Read here: t.co/A6uZ7knIMH

⚡ Caught between Washington and Brussels As Trump pushes for a fast Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Europe is on edge. With U.S.-EU tensions rising, can Turkey balance both sides without slipping? @barcinyinanc.bsky.social breaks it down. 🔗 Read more: turkeyindepth.com/will-turkey-...

🌍 Turkey’s fading influence in the Middle East Ahmet Davutoğlu once claimed that ‘not even a leaf could move’ in the region without Turkey. Yet today, Ankara struggles to shape Syria’s future and is sidelined in Gaza. What went wrong? Hakan Okçal explains: turkeyindepth.com/guest-voices/