The Battle for Turkey's Future_

Is Turkey approaching the end of the Erdogan era—or entering a new phase of his rule? The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a leading opposition figure and potential presidential challenger, has triggered massive protests and raised global concerns over democracy in Turkey. While many see this as a power move by Erdogan to silence dissent and extend his rule beyond constitutional limits, others believe it may be part of a wider strategy to clear the way for a handpicked successor. In this video, we explore the real motivations behind Imamoğlu’s arrest, Erdogan’s shifting political tactics, and what this could mean for the future of Turkish politics.

With Erdogan’s health in question and his 2028 constitutional term limit looming, attention is turning to who might succeed him. Could it be a trusted family member like Selçuk Bayraktar, Erdogan’s influential son-in-law and head of Turkey’s drone industry? Or might it be long-time ally and current foreign minister Hakan Fidan? By tracing Erdogan’s rise from mayor to strongman and examining Turkey’s history of coups, authoritarianism, and contested elections, we uncover how leadership transitions happen in regimes like his—and what’s at stake for Turkey’s future direction, democracy, and international standing.

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:46 Political Transition and Authoritarian Regimes
02:02 The Republic of Turkey: Location and Population
02:33 The Emergence of Turkey and Authoritarian Rule under Ataturk
03:37 Multiparty Democracy and Military Interventions in Turkey
04:50 Political Islam in Turkey: From Erbakan to Erdogan
06:34 Erdogan as Prime Minister and President
09:10 The Campaign to Weaken Ekrem Imamoğlu
10:45 Erdogan’s Possible Successors
12:47 Erdogan and After: The Battle for Turkey's Future

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