Earthquake Rattles the Political Scene in Türkiye
Earthquake Rattles the Political Scene in Türkiye
Author(s): Aleksandra Maria Spancerska
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, Welfare systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Turkey; politics; earthquake; Syria;
Summary/Abstract: On 6 February, there was a large earthquake in southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria. The delayed response of the Turkish authorities and emergency services has sparked criticism in particular from the opposition. The aftermath of the natural disaster will magnify the country's economic crisis and may prompt Erdoğan to use the crisis as an opportunity to unite Turks in the face of the quake-related human and property losses and keep the date of the parliamentary and presidential elections, announced for 14 May.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: English
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