The MHP Faces a Tough Call
If it becomes clear that the AK Party and the CHP will fail to form a coalition government, the MHP will be faced with a tough decision. The party will either stick to its guns or limit its criticism of the AK Party to negotiate the terms of coalition.
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Debates on Turkey in Moscow
Relations between Turkey and Russia have constantly been underemphasized and understudied since the end of the Cold War. Despite vibrant economic relations between the two countries and an increasing degree of social and cultural rapport via the constant movement of goods and services along the borders, the nature of relations between the two countries has not been very well discussed in academic and policy circles.
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Economists are fond of using the term new normal to depict the changing perception of normalcy in domestic and international markets following a major crisis, or turning point that radically alters the fundamental parameters of the system.
With a significant drop in public support, the AK Party currently faces various challenges in forming a coalition with other parties.
It has been almost a week since the elections in Turkey and there are still debates about possible scenarios in the next phase.
The Deputy Director of SETA, Muhittin Ataman, told France24 that the Peoples Democracy Party (HDP) should call the Kurdish armed groups to rid of weapons.
This is not the End of the AK Party'
In a televised debate broadcast by France 24 after last Sundays election contest in Turkey, SETA Deputy Director Muhittin Ataman reminded that the AK Party gained 16 percent more votes than the main opposition.
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Erdoğan's Message: Act Responsibly, Show Sensitivity
Answering France 24s questions on the June 7 national elections in Turkey, SETA Deputy Director Muhittin Ataman interprets President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans message he issued after the announcement of the outcome.
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Muhittin Ataman, the Deputy Director of the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), joining a debate on France 24 television tried to clear the dust away after Turkeys general elections on June 7, 2015.
Since the AK Party has failed to secure majority in Parliament allowing the party to form a single-party government, various coalition scenarios are on the table now to determine Turkey's future politics.
The coming two weeks will demonstrate the intricacies and difficulties of forming a coalition and the most likely scenario seems to be going to early elections in the next two months.
A new push in Turkey's democratization and development drive will await us on June 8 so that the accumulated legacy of the last decade is not wasted.
