Aslı Aydıntaşbaş

Join Soner Çağaptay, a Turkish politics expert at the Washington Institute, and Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a Brookings fellow on Turkish affairs, as they dive into Turkey's turbulent political landscape. They discuss the recent arrests of opposition leaders and the implications for democracy. The guests highlight Turkey's strategic ambitions amidst economic challenges and its crucial role in European geopolitics, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict. Expect gripping insights on the evolving political dynamics and the potential for grassroots movements in Turkey.

Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a Brookings Institution fellow and Turkish politics expert, discusses the political upheaval following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor and Europe's muted response to Erdoğan’s authoritarian shift. She analyzes Turkey's growing significance for European security amid democratic concerns. Meanwhile, sustainability reporter Marianne Gros highlights crucial EU policy changes targeting food and textile waste, agriculture challenges, and strategies for local medicine production, revealing a proactive approach to pressing environmental and health issues.

Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, an associate senior policy fellow for ECFR and visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins the discussion on Turkey's political turmoil following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, sparking nationwide protests. They delve into how President Erdogan's actions might herald a shift towards authoritarianism, exploring the polarized political landscape and the role of the Kurdish minority. Aydıntaşbaş also highlights Turkey’s strategic maneuvers within a changing global geopolitical context and the waning influence of Europe on Turkish politics.