Listen "Keeping the pressure on Erdogan over Imamoglu's arrest"
Episode Synopsis
Since Turkish President Erdogan arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the country has been rocked by protests and political uncertainty. In the meantime, the main opposition is looking to keep up the pressure on Erdogan and translate anger over Imamoglu’s arrest into a cause that resonates broadly with voters. Dr. Lisel Hintz, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and an expert on Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how Imamoglu’s arrest continues to impact Turkish politics, and break down why Turkey’s democratic future matters beyond its own borders.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:How Turkey’s opposition plans to take on ErdoğanTurkish court rejects appeal to release Imamoglu as protests persistWhy Turkey’s democratic future matters for the worldGreece declares EEZ in Ionian Sea after unveiling maritime spatial plan''This isn’t about headscarves, it’s about who we are''
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