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Just days after we saw moves that hinted a resumption of negotiations between Ankara and the PKK could be on the table, a deadly attack took place in Ankara that killed 5 people and left more than 20 wounded. Turkish authorities said the PKK stood behind the attack, and Turkey's air force bombed Kurdish militant targets in neighboring Iraq and Syria. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these latest developments and look into the reported efforts to end the conflict between the Turkish army and the PKK.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey pummels Kurds in Syria over Ankara attack amid overtures to PKK leader OcalanTurkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly attack on defense companyPM's Serbia visit underscores Balkan EU integration effortsNASA Welcomes Republic of Cyprus as 46th Artemis Accords SignatoryUnited States Welcomes the Republic of Cyprus' Signing of the Artemis Accords

Since an economic overhaul in June last year, Turkey's central bank has increased its main interest rate to 50 per cent from 8.5 per cent in an effort to tame rampant inflation. Despite this, and other steps, Turks continue to face nearly 70 per cent inflation rates, high borrowing costs and cuts in measures that in recent years helped soften the impact of rising prices. Almost a year since these economic overhauls, Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins me to look at Turkey's inflation crisis, Erdogan's sweeping economic overhauls, and how this is impacting Turks every day.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's inflation crisis rages a year into economic turnaroundParty leaders are taking center stageParties targeting crucial undecided voteGreek PM rules out ‘full-package solution' with Turkey

In 2019 the municipal elections in Turkey garnered widespread attention both inside and outside the country, especially with Turkish President Erdogan's handpicked AKP candidates losing Istanbul and Ankara. Erdogan is now intent on winning both back. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at why we should be paying attention to Turkey's upcoming elections, which could be critical for the country's politics - from the ruling party to the opposition.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Local Elections Will Soon Decide Turkey's FutureErdogan Tightens Grip on Media and Internet Ahead of ElectionsThe complex landscape facing Turkey ahead of local electionsAid supply ship from Cyprus reaches Gaza coast but weather slows deliveryHumanitarian aid ship reaches GazaGreece will keep supplying Ukraine

Turkey's main opposition party ousted its longtime leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu this weekend following his comprehensive loss in the presidential elections earlier this year. Members of the Republican People's party (CHP) voted on Sunday to replace Kılıçdaroğlu with Özgür Özel, who has called for reform both in how the party is managed and how it approaches the upcoming elections, vowing to take an inclusive approach. Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the new leader of Turkey's opposition, and break down what we should expect as we approach local elections in March.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's opposition ousts longtime leader after general election defeatPyatt looks forward to continuing partnership with Greece on energyPower distribution operator gets €150 mln EIB loan for smart meters

A day after a hotly contested election, Turkish President Erdogan is in the lead, defying the polls to enter an expected run-off for the presidency at the end of May, a contest where Erdogan now appears to be the clear favorite. Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the key takeaways from Sunday's critical election, including who the big winners of the night were, and what this means for the campaigns of President Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu as they head into a runoff on May 28.Read Ayla Jean Yackley's latest in the Financial Times: Erdoğan holds upper hand as Turkish election goes to run-offYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Albania's EU prospects depend on respecting the rights of its ethnic Greek minority says PMBeleri responds to election victory with unity and equality pledgeFrontex: Migrant crossings via central Med soaringNew EU border chief vows to clean up Frontex agency as migrant numbers surge

One of Turkish President Erdogan's most prominent political opponents, Selahattin Demirtaş, has spoken out from prison to the Financial Times, urging Turkey's opposition to seize what he said is its best chance yet to defeat Erdogan. Selahattin Demirtaş - who led the Peoples' Democratic party (HDP), Turkey's third-largest political group, before he was jailed in 2016 - also stressed that the Kurdish minority, which makes up about 18 percent of the population, will be decisive on May 14. Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss her interview with Selahattin Demirtaş for the Financial Times, that explores the decisive role Turkey's Kurds will play in the upcoming elections.Read Ayla Jean Yackley's latest piece in Financial Times here: ‘Kurds will be decisive': Erdoğan opponent piles on Turkey election pressure from prisonYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus to offer technical aid to Ukraine on mines clearance -ministerCyprus to provide training in demining to Ukraine (with video)Greek economy projected to grow by 2.2% in 2023

The earthquakes that struck south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February were deadly and devastating. Tens of thousands have died - many more are unaccounted for. It's not the first time that Turkey has been blindsided by a major earthquake. In 1999 the Turkish government was caught off-guard by an earthquake that killed more than 17,000 people. It sparked major public outcry that helped bring Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his conservative Justice and Development Party (AKP) into power for the first time in 2003. Back then Erdoğan blamed poor governance and corruption for the huge number of casualties. But now he is the one in power - and this earthquake is even deadlier still. There has been criticism of the speed and effectiveness of the Turkish government's response to the earthquake and anger at periodic building amnesties that legalised poorly built homes - despite Turkey's history of earthquakes. So could Turkey's response to the earthquake have been better and what were the limiting factors? With elections on the horizon and an economy in trouble, will the shock of this earthquake loosen President Erdoğan's grip on power? President Erdoğan has cast himself as a key player on the international stage so what might all of this mean for the wider region? Ritula Shah is joined by: Sinan Ülgen, a former Turkish diplomat and director of the Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies, an independent think tank based in Istanbul. Tarık Oğuzlu, a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University. Ayla Jean Yackley, a freelance journalist who has been covering the earthquake for the Financial Times. Also featuring: Ilnur Cevik, special advisor to President Erdoğan Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health and University College London Photo: Turkish President Erdogan visits Hatay province in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake / Credit: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS Producers: Imogen Wallace and Pandita Lorenz

On Thursday the UN and other parties said an agreement that unblocked grain shipments from Ukraine and helped temper rising global food prices was to be extended by four months. There was a fear earlier this month that the deal would collapse after Russia's President Putin abruptly pulled out. After rejoining, Turkish President Erdogan boasted that his relationship with Putin was key to restoring the agreement. Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the significance of this grain deal, and look at how it shines light on Erdogan and Putin's deep ties.Read Ayla Jean Yackley's latest in The Financial Times: Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal extended‘One hand washes the other': grain deal shines light on Erdoğan's ties to PutinYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Athens-Tripoli relations in crisis modeGreek, Israeli defense ministers stress importance of ties

The situation in Kashmir is deteriorating again, with a new wave of attacks on civilians. Militant separatist groups appear to be targeting people purely because of their religion, while the Indian army stands accused of human rights violations. Yogita Limaye has been hearing from two families affected by the violence. Turkey appears to be in the midst of a crackdown on live music. The country's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan had already condemned what he regards as immoral influences on television and film. Now, a series of popular singers have seen their concerts cancelled. Ayla Jean Yackley has been speaking to them. Across huge swathes of the world, it is the norm for people to earn money from day-to-day opportunities, rather than having a fixed job. There is an on-going debate about whether or not this is a good idea - for the people involved, and for the societies they live in. Samuel Derbyshire has been hearing about the ups and downs of life as an informal worker in Kenya. The Suwalki Gap has been described as the most important place in the world that almost nobody has heard of - the spot where some fear World War Three could one day start. This small stretch of land in northern Poland sits in a crucial strategic position - and people fear that if Russia took control, it could cut off three Baltic states from their NATO allies. Sadakat Kadri visited Suwalki, to ask people there how they felt about living in this geopolitical hotspot. Amsterdam today is a picture postcard city, famous for its museums, its coffee shops, and its canals. However, hundreds of years ago, those canals, and also the city's docks made the city notorious for its smell. Now, those odours have been recreated, and will soon be offered to visitors as part of a scent-focused guided tour. Christa Larwood had a preview.

What is it like to spend years saving up your money, and then watch as its value rapidly declines? Or to have a pension which no longer pays for even your basic needs? Inflation in Turkey is soaring, with some estimates putting the annual rate at fifty percent. The Covid pandemic has meant that prices are rising around the world, but Turkey's particularly high figure has led some to blame the unorthodox economic policies of the country's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ayla Jean Yackley visited an Istanbul market to hear more. When our correspondent in Colombia contracted Covid, he assumed he would get the medical treatment he needed; after all, he did have health insurance. However, that was not how it turned out, and in the process, Matthew Charles got a first-hand picture of how things work in the Colombian healthcare system: who gets the help they need, and why it is they who get it. Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, has a problem with street prostitution, in the sense that prostitutes and clients sometimes have sex actually in the street, or else they end up going back to the client's homes, where the women may not be safe. As a way of tackling this, the city's sex workers are now being offered a new place to see their clients: in the back of a van. Linda Pressly was invited to see how this works. Conspiracy theorists are hard to argue with, as any fact offered to challenge their world view can be dismissed as a lie of the mainstream media. So when Stephanie Hegarty travelled to the US to meet adherents of the “QAnon” theory, she did not expect to change their minds. These are people who believe there is an international, underground sex ring, linked to senior world leaders with a secret fondness for worshipping the devil. However, she was surprised at the details of QAnon beliefs, and the tenacity with which supporters cling to them. We are all probably aware of the lasting effect that children's books can have. Stories discovered in our early years may stay with us for the rest of our lives, so too the pictures and plots. Our Paris Correspondent, Hugh Schofield has long held a candle for Caroline, the bold little girl who featured in a long-running series of French children's books dating back to the 1950s. So it was a great surprise when he had the chance to actually meet her.

During the Cold War, the border between NATO countries and the Soviet bloc was heavily fortified, each side fearing the other might one day roll across it in their tanks. Since then, alliances have shifted, and Poland is now firmly within the western military ambit. But that means it is also on the front line in what some call a new Cold War, facing Belarus, a staunch ally of Russia. And these days, Poland is not worrying about tanks crossing any time soon, but people: the asylum seekers who were mustered on the Belarus side. As Nick Beak explains, most seemed desperate to cross over. There have been several thousand attempts by asylum seekers to cross into Poland from Belarus. Compare that figure to the situation in Turkey, which now plays host to four million people who fled there, most of them escaping the civil war in neighbouring Syria. Turkey and its President won international praise for accepting these new arrivals, and devoted considerable resources to providing them with food and housing. However, it seems the mood is changing. Ayla Jean Yackley says Turks are now ever less willing to see money spent on helping refugees, when their country's own economy is in poor shape. The United States plays host to a wide variety of wild animals, such as grizzly bears, alligators and rattle snakes. It was once also home to millions of wild turkeys, a bird seen almost as a symbol of the US, as it is eaten each year for the Thanksgiving Festival. The wild turkey population had declined in recent decades, but a concerted conservation effort has restored some of this lost population. However, Alice Hutton says the birds are now causing havoc in some American cities. Libya might soon be ruled over by President Gadhafi - not that the late Colonel Gadhafi has been restored to life, nor did it turn out that his death was faked. But Libya is holding presidential elections next month, and among the candidates are one Saif Al Islam Gadhafi, Muammar Gadhafi's son. He was one of his father's more strident supporters, and the fact that he is being taken seriously says much about Libya today, according to Orla Guerin. The coronavirus outbreak and its lockdowns have meant isolation for many people, but few have been affected like sailors in the Royal Navy. They are accustomed to being cut off, being away at sea for long periods. However, with many countries closed to visitors, sailors have no longer been able even to enjoy shore leave the way they did previously, as Hannah King found when she visited one of Britain's newest aircraft carriers.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comhttps://www.ft.com/content/74160c71-c5b0-435c-9c09-1c5e9572bb1cGerman voters head to the poll this weekend and the FT's Berlin correspondent, Erika Solomon, previews this momentous election. Turkey's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate on Thursday despite accelerating inflation that had already turned borrowing costs negative in real terms. A German foreign policy advisor lashed out at the US about the new Aukus security pact. And US Treasury prices dropped and yields rose on Thursday as traders reacted to the prospect of higher interest rates. Government bond yields rise as investors look to rate rises - with Kate Duguid https://www.ft.com/content/41481456-0bc1-4c54-8e54-05e2ab4042ebTurkey cuts interest rate to send lira tumbling as inflation soars - Ayla Jean Yackley https://www.ft.com/content/ad0f061a-7494-4ff3-be30-c5e8436cfaa9Aukus security pact is ‘insult to a Nato partner', says Merkel adviserhttps://www.ft.com/content/dfc4f860-c178-4c2a-a46c-c5f4e5595b1aGermany's election: a new era of uncertain coalition politics - with Erika Solomon https://www.ft.com/content/1fb608e3-1b57-4361-894e-7dc1d1a5abfdThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Students and lecturers at a top Turkish university have been protesting since early January against a state-appointed rector, fearing that President Erdogan's growing reach on school campuses will crush what's left of academic freedom. Meanwhile, an abrupt decision at the end of last year to cancel Islamic prayers at Chora museum has cast doubt on Turkey's plans to reconvert the monument. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul based journalist covering Turkey, joins the Greek Current to discuss her latest reporting on these two stories. Read Ayla Jean Yackley's reports here: Turkish university protests continue over Erdoğan-appointed rectorHas Turkey halted plans to turn Chora museum into a mosque?You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Greece lifts more lockdown curbs, to open highschools on Feb. 1Greece to reopen high schools but stay in lockdownTurkey says Cyprus talks to be held with U.N., EU by early MarchNATO chief welcomes resumption of exploratory talks between Greece, Turkey 

Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul based journalist covering Turkey, joins The Greek Current to discuss two important stories. We examine the troubling move by Turkey's judiciary to bring new indictments against Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala and US Professor Henri Barkey, and look at the militarization of Turkey's foreign policy.  Ayla Jean Yackley's work has featured in Al-Monitor, The Financial Times, The Economist, the New Yorker, and Politico. Read Ayla Jean Yackley's latest articles here: New Turkish indictment prolongs ‘torture' for philanthropist Kavala's familyHow Turkey militarized its foreign policyYou can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:Erdogan's crackpot charges against a harmless activist show how low Turkey has sunkVideo shows missile fired where Turkey cleared way for S-400 test, prompting U.S. warningMenendez Statement on Turkey's Reported Test of S-400 Air Defense SystemEU leaders hit out at Turkey's ‘provocations' in the MedGreece, Cyprus Told to Wait for EU Action on 'Provocative' TurkeyAnastasiades satisfied after EC 'deplores' Turkey's actions

Rates of violence against women are alarmingly high in Turkey, where femicide and efforts to roll back legislation designed to protect women are currently under the spotlight. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul based journalist covering Turkey, discusses this troubling trend. Read Ayla Jean Yackley's latest piece in the Financial Times covering this issue: Murders of women in Turkey: ‘The state cannot shield us'You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:Turkey considering quitting treaty on violence against womenPM calls on Turkey to ‘stop provocations' to start dialogueUS warship arrives in Crete as Greece-Turkey standoff escalatesEU's Michel expresses solidarity with Greece, Cyprus over East Med tensionsEuropean leaders mix condemnation and caution on BelarusEU blasts Belarus elections, readies sanctions against Lukashenko government

​The Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul, a Unesco World Heritage site, has been turned back into a mosque. Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced the decision last week after a court annulled the site’s museum status. But what is he trying to achieve? And how can the world engage with Turkey without alienating it? Andrew Mueller is joined by Mustafa Akyol, Hannah Lucinda Smith and Ayla Jean Yackley. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

​The Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul, a Unesco World Heritage site, has been turned back into a mosque. Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced the decision last week after a court annulled the site’s museum status. But what is he trying to achieve? And how can the world engage with Turkey without alienating it? Andrew Mueller is joined by Mustafa Akyol, Hannah Lucinda Smith and Ayla Jean Yackley.

This week, Turkey held a highly-anticipated re-run election to pick the next mayor of their largest city, Istanbul. And now it’s a battle for the heart of the nation after the CHP, its main opposition party, has found itself reinvigorated after winning the mayoralty by a substantial margin. How have people reacted? And are President Erdogan and the ruling AKP losing political ground? Phil and Cooper explain the timeline of events leading to this week’s election, and speak with Al-Monitor contributor Diego Cupolo about what’s happening on the ground in Turkey. Opposition candidate wins Istanbul mayor's race in blow to AKP (Diego Cupolo) Intel: How Turkey just shattered many voters' already fractured trust in their democracy Polls show opposition candidate ahead as Istanbul rerun nears (Ayla Jean Yackley) As Istanbul celebrates, Erdogan-watchers hold breath (Amberin Zaman) Why Erdogan’s historic Istanbul defeat is irreparable (Kadri Gürsel) Extra Listening: Episode #79, Mr. 4000 (12/5/2018): Ayla Jean Yackley speaks with Phil and Cooper about Turkey’s economic troubles and how it relates to the 2019 local elections. Episode #94, Ready Mayor One (4/4/2019): The rundown on Turkey’s local elections in March 2019. Music: Nazan Şoray ‎– “Hal Hal” (Spotify | Apple Music)

The decision to order a re-run of the Istanbul mayoral election which an opposition candidate won by a small margin is testing the faith of those who believe Turkish democracy can survive under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Barney Jopson discusses the ramifications with Ayla Jean Yackley and Daniel Dombey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turkey held local elections this past Sunday - these elections happen every five years and account for thousands of mayors and councilors across the country. But President Erdogan’s party, the AKP, was defeated in some of Turkey’s largest cities. What do these losses mean for Turkey? And why are these elections important? Phil and Cooper speak with Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse contributor Ayla Jean Yackley about the results and their implications. How Turkey's local elections mark rebuke for Erdogan's one-man rule (ALM Intel) Turkey's ruling AKP loses Ankara, Istanbul as opposition springs to life (Amberin Zaman) Turkey’s milestone elections shatter Erdogan’s air of invincibility (Cengiz Candar) Erdogan’s government in panic over risk of electoral defeats (Kadri Gursel) Turkey’s army of jobless swelling to record level (Mustafa Sonmez) Extra Listening: Episode #79, Mr. 4000 (12/5/2018): Ayla Jean Yackley speaks with Phil and Cooper about Turkey’s economic troubles and how it relates to the 2019 local elections. Music: Ayben - “Bilene Sor” (Spotify | Apple Music)

Phil and Cooper have a supersized episode: Al-Monitor columnist Ben Caspit calls in from Israel to talk about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the news of his possible indictment, and whether or not he’ll be kicked out of office; Turkey Pulse contributor Ayla Jean Yackley joins in studio to discuss the Turkish economy and how President Erdogan may be getting ahead of himself with recent economic upturns. Expect drama as attorney general weighs Netanyahu indictment (Ben Caspit) Economists unmoved by pause in Turkish lira's plummet (Jasper Mortimer) Music: Özdemir Erdoğan – “Gurbet” (Spotify | iTunes | YouTube)

We spoke too soon. Since last week’s discussion about sanctions in Turkey, a lot has changed: tensions have risen between the US and Turkey over the latter’s imprisonment of pastor Andrew Brunson, and neither one is backing down. Phil and Cooper recap what’s happened so far and get some perspective from Al-Monitor contributor Ayla Jean Yackley, who’s been covering the situation and joins us from Istanbul. Music: Neşe Karaböcek – “Yali Yali” (Todd Terje edit on Soundcloud | YouTube). Neşe Karaböcek’s music is available on iTunes and Spotify.

Presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey are happening in a few days, so Phil and Cooper revisit why the elections were rescheduled to this month, who the main candidates are and what results we might expect to see. To get some more expert analysis, we speak with Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse contributor Ayla Jean Yackley, who joins us from Istanbul where she’s reporting on the elections. Turkey’s lira tumbles as inflation nears record high (Ayla Jean Yackley) Turkish opposition joins forces for parliament vote (Ayla Jean Yackley) Calls mount for Turkey to release jailed Kurdish politician ahead of vote (Ayla Jean Yackley) Polls show Erdogan ahead, but should Turks trust them? (Ayla Jean Yackley) Music: Aleyna Tilki - Yalnız Çiçek (feat. Emrah Karaduman) (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)

It’s just Phil and Cooper, and in this week’s episode, they discuss three big issues: the status of Turkey’s military operation into Afrin to defeat the Kurds, a bill in US Congress failing to end support for the war in Yemen and the secret Israeli attack on a Syrian nuclear reactor. Whew! That was a mouthful. 04:29 - Turkey demands 'respect' after taking Syria’s Afrin from Kurdish militia (Ayla Jean Yackley) 04:29 - Turkey rolls into Afrin, apparently on way to Manbij (Metin Gurcan) 10:39 - Iran looms large as Congress casts Yemen war vote (Bryant Harris) 18:50 - The story behind Israel's secret strike on Syria's nuclear reactor (Ben Caspit) Music: Athena - Kafama Gore (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)

Boğaziçi University Professor Edhem Eldem on "A Transnational History of the Attempt on Abdülhamid II" (Palgrave Macmillan), which he co-edited with Houssine Alloul and Henk de Smaele. The book explores a deadly assassination attempt targeting the Ottoman sultan in Istanbul in 1905, and appears at a time when Abdülhamid II is the subject of a growing popular obsession among religious conservatives in Turkey. Support Turkey Book Talk by making a donation via Patreon. Many thanks to current supporters Celia Jocelyn Kerslake, Michelle Zimmer, Jan-Markus Vömel, Steve Bryant, Aaron Ataman, Max Hoffman, Andrew MacDowall, Paul Levin, Ayla Jean Yackley, Burak Kodaz and Tan Tunalı.

Arbil-based journalist Cathy Otten discusses "With Ash on their Faces: Yezidi Women and the Islamic State" (OR Books), a deeply reported account of the suffering of the Yezidi religious minority over the border in Iraq. Support Turkey Book Talk by making a donation via Patreon. Many thanks to current supporters Celia Jocelyn Kerslake, Michelle Zimmer, Jan-Markus Vömel, Steve Bryant, Aaron Ataman, Max Hoffman, Andrew MacDowall, Paul Levin, Ayla Jean Yackley and Tan Tunalı.

Journalist Ezgi Başaran on "Frontline Turkey: The Conflict at the Heart of the Middle East" (IB Tauris), a 200-page account of the collapse of the Kurdish peace process, the rise and fall of the Gülen movement, and deepening authoritarianism. Get a 33% discount plus free delivery on any of five books from Hurst Publishers, exclusive to Turkey Book Talk listeners. Support the podcast by making a donation via Patreon. Many thanks to current supporters Celia Jocelyn Kerslake, Michelle Zimmer, Jan-Markus Vömel, Steve Bryant, Aaron Ataman, Max Hoffman, Andrew MacDowall, Paul Levin, Ayla Jean Yackley and Tan Tunalı.

Palestinian author and lawyer Raja Shehadeh on "A Rift in Time: Travels with my Ottoman Uncle" (OR/Basic Books), retracing the journey of his great uncle Najib Nassar, on the run for three years in Greater Syria from 1915. Get a 33% discount plus free delivery on any of five books from Hurst Publishers, exclusive to Turkey Book Talk listeners. Support the podcast by making a donation via Patreon. Many thanks to current supporters Celia Jocelyn Kerslake, Michelle Zimmer, Jan-Markus Vömel, Steve Bryant, Aaron Ataman, Max Hoffman, Andrew MacDowall, Paul Levin, Ayla Jean Yackley and Tan Tunalı.