The Intelligence from The Economist Changing the Guard? Turkey’s inconclusive election
May 15, 2023
In this discussion, Piotr Zalewski, The Economist’s Turkey correspondent, delves into the surprising results of Turkey’s elections, highlighting the implications of a potential runoff. Daniela Raz reveals alarming data linking social media use to declining mental health in teenage girls, urging a deeper look into this pressing issue. Meanwhile, Shashank Joshi offers insights into the world of espionage, contrasting romanticized images with the realities of intelligence work and recommending thought-provoking books on the subject.
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High-Stakes Election
- Turkey's presidential election is highly consequential due to an economic crisis and recent earthquakes.
- The incumbent, President Erdogan, faces a strong challenge from Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
Unexpected Outcome
- Despite high expectations of a strong showing, the opposition candidate, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, did not secure a first-round victory.
- Erdogan performed better than pre-election polls indicated, creating a surprise outcome.
Parliamentary Results
- Although the opposition hoped to gain control of the parliament, they fell short.
- Erdogan's coalition maintained a comfortable majority, further consolidating his power.
