The upcoming municipal elections are starting to attract attention in Turkey.

Turkey has been discussing the possibilities and limitations of pre-electoral alliances in the local elections for awhile now.

This book analyzes various aspects of the presidential system of government in Turkey. It provides a detailed summary of the public debate on the transformation of Turkey’s political system along with the arguments made by advocates and opponents of change.

Nowadays, all eyes are fixed on the relations between Turkey and the United States. Against the backdrop of tensions, the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) celebrated its 17th birthday at an event hosted by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) on Tuesday.

Following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's announcement of the Cabinet under the new presidential system, Turkey's bureaucracy will also face a major transformation in accordance with the requirements of the new system.

With the new system, Turkey has now caught a great chance to develop comprehensive policies to build a better future and prevent turmoil

What is the perspective of Turkey’s new government model based on the presidential system? What are the functions of offices and councils (and departments) in the presidential organization? How are ministries in the new government model structured? What are the differences and similarities of the newly designed government model with government structures in other presidential systems?

The Turkish people chose Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as the first president of the new presidential system in their country on June 24, making him win his 13th race for elections since 2002.

The June 24 elections were positioned as a critical juncture in Turkish political life in many aspects.

Turkey's democratic credentials received another great boost this week with the successful completion of the historic general and presidential elections under universal free and fair procedural standards.

Political players that draw the right lessons from the June 24 elections will successfully adapt to changing circumstances

The majority of Western media didn't only overtly support opposition groups against Erdoğan, but also mobilized all their resources to overthrow the AK Party government on Sunday

Western governments have no choice but to reassess their priorities and work with Turkey under the leadership of President Erdoğan

For the first time since 1969, deputies from eight political parties entered Parliament with Sunday's election under the new election law, which signals a more representative era for Turkish politics

The launch of the presidential system after the June 24 elections will open a new chapter in Turkey's quest to become a more democratic and dynamic emerging power with a robust economic and technological infrastructure

As one of the most controversial debate topics in the elections period, the Kurdish vote has become a hot topic of conversation once again. While the major preferences of Kurdish voters had been between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in the previous elections, it is expected that the competition will come true again between these parties. Nonetheless, it is important to evaluate the main motivations behind the voting preferences of Kurdish people.

Turkey is heading to the polls on Sunday to vote for its president and parliament members. Almost 55 million voters are expected to participate in the elections. The political parties had formed alliances months ago before the election campaigns kicked off.