President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) narrowly survived defeat in the presidential and parliamentary elections held in May, securing a new five-year term.
However, Erdogan now faces internal challenges and complex calculations on the international stage. The implications of the Turkish election results extend beyond the Turkish population to the Arab region, where Turkish influence is felt through both military means and diplomatic strategies.
Recognising the significance of this topic, Al Majalla has chosen it as the cover story for its July magazine issue. We will delve into the political, economic, and geopolitical repercussions of the Turkish election results. Experts, journalists, and officials specialising in Turkish affairs and foreign policy, both Turkish and international, have contributed articles, analyses, and interviews.
Foreign and domestic outlook
Starting today, Al Majalla will begin publishing the articles from the monthly issue on its digital platform. The first article, written by former Turkish ambassador Ömer Önhon, focuses on Erdogan's domestic and foreign options.
Önhon examines the financial and economic crisis and explores the possibility of striking a balance between Erdogan's relationship with his "buddy", President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and his "ally", the United States.
In addition, Ibrahim Hamidi discusses the dimensions of Erdogan's "painful victory" and the consequences of his assertive pragmatism. Hamidi also provides an overview of the other articles featured in the July issue, which will be published online in the coming days. The issue includes two exclusive interviews conducted in Ankara.
The first interview features the head of the Future Party, Ahmet Davutoglu, who candidly speaks to Al Majalla about his long-standing association with Erdogan, the prevailing "state of fear" experienced by Turks, and the opposition's plans to overcome it.
The second interview is with the head of the Victory Party, Umit Ozdag, who warns of a potential civil war in Turkey due to the presence of Syrian refugees.
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