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Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation

Turkey’s economy is in sharp decline. So how did Erdogan win a fifth term in office?

The conservative and religious right in Turkey sees Erdogan as a world leader who struggled against malign forces to make their country great again.

Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation
· May 29, 2023 · 07:30 pm
Why some Muslims are calling for a boycott of the hajj

And why it won’t make a difference.

Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation
· Aug 10, 2019 · 08:30 pm
The war in Syria is reaching its end, but a fresh wave of rebellion may be on the horizon

The suffering and uncertainty are far from over.

Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation
· Oct 19, 2018 · 08:30 pm