

Rethinking Democracy Ep. 7: The Protests and Political Crisis Shaping Turkey's Democratic Future
Apr 1, 2025
Dr. Karabekir Akkoyunlu, a research associate at SOAS University of London and author on democratic resistance, and Dr. Senem Aydın Düzgit, a professor at Sabancı University specializing in Turkey-EU relations, delve into Turkey's recent political upheaval. They discuss the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the surge of protests against Erdoğan's regime. The conversation highlights the erosion of democratic processes, the role of coalition-building among the opposition, and the critical influence of EU relations on Turkey's autocratic shift.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Turkey's Political Landscape: Authoritarianism and Resilience
02:38 • 21min
Political Resistance in Turkey
23:30 • 22min
The EU's Influence on Turkey's Authoritarian Shift
45:46 • 4min
Examining EU Diplomacy and the Future of Democracy
49:44 • 5min
The Vital Role of Hope in Defending Democracy
54:34 • 2min