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Turning Tides: Turkey's Election Shake-Up
This chapter analyzes the recent local elections in Turkey, focusing on the unexpected victories of the Republican People's Party in major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. It explores the challenges faced by the ruling party amid rising inflation and economic dissatisfaction, which have led voters to seek alternatives. The outcomes are portrayed as pivotal moments that may redefine Turkey's political landscape and signal a decline in the ruling party's longstanding dominance.