Ezgi Akin

Ezgi Akin is a freelance journalist based in Istanbul and currently a member of Al-Monitor's Turkey Pulse editorial team. She has covered the foreign policy beat in Turkey for some 10 years. In addition to the national Turkish media, her articles have appeared in international media outlets. She is a Fulbright alumna.

Turkey Pulse | Mar 22, 2023

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party won’t field challenger to Erdogan, boosting opposition’s chances

The pro-Kurdish HDP announced that it will not field a candidate in the May 14 presidential elections and will run under the banner of the Green Left Party to circumvent a potential closure and political ban that it faces.

Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP) Chairman and presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu (C).

Turkey Pulse | Mar 21, 2023

Turkey, Iraq laud cooperation, but major disagreements remain

Sudani on his first visit to Ankara, stressed the importance of Iraq’s sovereignty in the two countries' fight against terrorism.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R).

Turkey Pulse | Mar 17, 2023

Turkey will ratify Finland’s NATO bid, Erdogan says

Finland’s NATO membership is now pending Hungary’s ratification.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the parliament to mark the opening of the new legislative year, at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara, on October 1, 2022. - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on October 1, 2022 warned Turkey would not ratify the NATO membership bids of Sweden and Finland until the two Nordic countries "kept" promises they had made to Ankara. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP) (Photo by ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkey Pulse | Mar 17, 2023

Turkey's FM to visit Egypt as Erdogan mends relations with Sisi

The visit will be the first of its kind in more than a decade, following diplomatic deep freeze between the two East-Med countries.

People watch on from a balcony displaying a large banner of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan outside a "Yes" (EVET) referendum campaign rally event attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 11, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey.(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Turkey Pulse | Mar 15, 2023

Finland's leader to visit Turkey as Erdogan greenlights NATO bid

But the Turkish president has remained resolute in denying Sweden's entry to the alliance, dimming the hopes for Sweden and Finland’s joint accession.

Turkey Pulse | Mar 13, 2023

Russia to host Turkey, Syria, Iran diplomats on Wednesday

Senior Turkish, Syrian, Iranian and Russian diplomats are set to meet to advance the stalled rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (R) speak after a news conference in Ankara, on June 8, 2022. -

Turkey Pulse | Mar 8, 2023

Turkey, Syria, Iran to hold 'technical talks' in Russia next week

The technical meeting is aimed at achieving progress in the stalled high-level dialogue process between Ankara and Damascus.

Turkey Pulse | Mar 7, 2023

Iran's top diplomat to visit Turkey in post-disaster diplomacy

The top Iranian and Turkish diplomats are also expected to discuss the Syrian, Nagorno-Karabakh and bilateral files during their meeting.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (R) and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian pose.

Turkey Pulse | Mar 6, 2023

Turkey summons US ambassador over top general's Syria visit

Washington's top general Mark Milley met with senior American commanders, but not with Kurdish officials, US officials said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) is welcomed by US Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake as he arrives at Incirlik Air Base near Adana on February 19, 2023, for an official visit after a 7,8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's south-east. - The death toll on February 18 rose to more than 44,000 from the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria in the early hours of February 6, 2023. (Photo by CLODAGH KILCOYNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkey Pulse | Mar 6, 2023

Turkey’s opposition ends saga, names Kilicdaroglu as Erdogan challenger

Recovering from a major blow to its unity last week, Turkey’s leading opposition bloc has finally announced a joint candidate to run against Erdogan.

Ezgi Akin

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party won’t field challenger to Erdogan, boosting opposition’s chances

Turkey, Iraq laud cooperation, but major disagreements remain

Turkey will ratify Finland’s NATO bid, Erdogan says

Turkey's FM to visit Egypt as Erdogan mends relations with Sisi

Finland's leader to visit Turkey as Erdogan greenlights NATO bid

Russia to host Turkey, Syria, Iran diplomats on Wednesday

Turkey, Syria, Iran to hold 'technical talks' in Russia next week

Iran's top diplomat to visit Turkey in post-disaster diplomacy

Turkey summons US ambassador over top general's Syria visit

Turkey’s opposition ends saga, names Kilicdaroglu as Erdogan challenger

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Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round

Ezgi Akin

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party won’t field challenger to Erdogan, boosting opposition’s chances

Turkey, Iraq laud cooperation, but major disagreements remain

Turkey will ratify Finland’s NATO bid, Erdogan says

Turkey's FM to visit Egypt as Erdogan mends relations with Sisi

Finland's leader to visit Turkey as Erdogan greenlights NATO bid

Russia to host Turkey, Syria, Iran diplomats on Wednesday

Turkey, Syria, Iran to hold 'technical talks' in Russia next week

Iran's top diplomat to visit Turkey in post-disaster diplomacy

Turkey summons US ambassador over top general's Syria visit

Turkey’s opposition ends saga, names Kilicdaroglu as Erdogan challenger

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Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round