My brief notes on the Turkey’s peace process with Kurds:

Turkey's Peace Process with Kurds: Are We at a Turning Point? open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

What could a world after capitalism look like? This two-part article in the @NewLeftReview is the result of five years of research. I’ll be turning it into a book later this year, so I’d love to hear your comments and critiques. newleftreview.org/issues/ii153...

I discussed three emerging dynamics in the global economy: slowdown, militarization, and geopolitical tensions in my recent piece, referencing discussions from the NATO summit and a recent World Bank report:

The strike in an opposition-led municipality (İzmir) revealed how inadequate it is to define democracy and authoritarianism purely through legal-procedural terms. Some brief thoughts on the CHP’s strategy: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

It's actually a civil war within the American capitalist class.

The world's richest man vs. the president of the most powerful state. It looks like a sci-fi movie opening... but this is happening right now!

English version umitak.substack.com/p/time-is-ru...

Excellent overview of the economic situation in Turkey. If it's worsening now, which coincides with an acceleration of repression against the CHP, in the medium term, it could be to the government's advantage -with interest rates falling and the inflation target met. www.evrensel.net/yazi/97039/m...

My take on why Türkiye’s opposition must consolidate its position now:

Time Is Running Out for Türkiye’s Opposition open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

A brief update on Turkey: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

From the Plaza Accord to Trade Wars: The 'Coercion' No Longer Backed by 'Consent' open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

Trump and the Fed: substack.com/profile/8694...

What happens when the empire that runs the global economy wants to become a developmental state? my brief comments are here: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

What happens when the empire that runs the global economy wants to become a developmental state? my brief comments are here: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

Do Trump’s tariffs serve solely as political bargaining tools, or do they address a broader political-economic purpose? Here’s what I think:: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

"Liberation Day" thread: substack.com/@umitak/note...

Can Markets Limit Erdogan’s Authoritarian Consolidation? open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was surprisingly honest in calling globalization imperialism. Here's my quick take on the key drivers of Trump's tariffs: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

You can now subscribe to my Substack blog! I'll be sharing brief posts on current international political economy, offering a critical political economy viewpoint: umitak.substack.com

My brief comments are here: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

A good analysis of Vance's logic.

My brief comments are here: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was surprisingly honest in calling globalization imperialism. Here's my quick take on the key drivers of Trump's tariffs: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

What a day for Türkiye! I’ve compiled 10 key observations on the economic dimensions of the authoritarian consolidation process in Türkiye: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

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What a day for Türkiye! I’ve compiled 10 key observations on the economic dimensions of the authoritarian consolidation process in Türkiye: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

My new blog post: What Makes the U.S. Turn Against Globalization? Arrighi Had the Answer! open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

You can now subscribe to my Substack blog! I'll be sharing brief posts on current international political economy, offering a critical political economy viewpoint: substack.com/@umitak?r=1f...

Are Trump’s tariffs just political bargaining tools, or do they serve a broader political-economic purpose? open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

Please see the program for the CSSGJ's Spring Seminar Series with 8 online talks. To sign up for any of the talks, please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/centre-for...

"The private sector’s unhedged foreign exchange dominated loans became the main driver of the deepening economic crisis following the currency crisis of 2018." In PW Sources—Ümit Akçay & Ali Rıza Güngen on crisis in Turkey Read here:...

Very interesting and relevant work: www.bis.org/publ/work124...

The FT's figure reminds me of Harry Braverman's 'Labor and Monopoly Capital'. Here's how it aligns with his ideas: substack.com/@umitak/note...

We’re beyond thrilled to launch the 2nd Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy If you’re a fellow political economist annoyed by all-male rooms & gendered comments— join us & share! 🗓️ 22-25 Sept, 2025 in Cologne 🚨 Apply by 25 Apr, 2025 www.mpifg.de/1343511/2025...

My brief take on Germany's new spending plan: open.substack.com/pub/umitak/p...

NEW: The actions of Trump and Vance in recent weeks highlight something under-appreciated. The American right is now ideologically closer to countries like Russia, Turkey and in some senses China, than to the rest of the west (even the conservative west). My column: www.ft.com/content/3046...

Updating the #IPE syllabus for the new semester. Any must-read article suggestions for the main IPE theories, especially with a focus on recent developments?

My brief take on the recent tension between the Erdoğan government and big business in Turkey has been translated by @duvarenglish.bsky.social, in case you're interested: www.duvarenglish.com/political-ec...

MAX CPE is back! Join our online workshop series in Comparative Political Economy. First session: Feb 26, 1 pm, with Andreas Nölke and Michael Schedelik on "Peripheral Growth Models and the Global Economy." Sign up: www.mpifg.de/max-cpe-work... @palmapolyak.bsky.social @dustinvoss.bsky.social

The idea that checks and balances will limit populist leaders is being severely tested in the U.S. What we’re witnessing feels less like "politics as usual" and more like a "revolutionary situation."

A good review of China's industrial structure: open.substack.com/pub/highcapa...

With the new Trump #tariffs, #TradeWars officially start. Ironically, this will cause a stronger dollar in the short term, further increasing the US foreign trade deficit!

Putting a pin on this one. Unclear if many more signals will make it past the event horizon of the accelerating implosion back home.

Over at the Socio-Economic Review, we're planning a special issue on offshore finance! Historical contributions are very welcome. CfP here: academic.oup.com/ser/pages/cf.... Please share and spread the word! Excited to be working with @ebharrington.bsky.social and Kimberly Kay-Hoang on this!

Work in progress starter pack for people working on neoliberalism/ordoliberalism. Share and add yourselves/others. go.bsky.app/CKC3crA