Babylon Balkan Show #026 - 🎤 Join Ilkan Dalkuç once more from "Daktilo 1984" as he delves into the intricate world of Turkish politics, dissecting its impact on daily life and the resilience of the opposition. From past elections to strategic maneuvers, Ilkan sheds light on the quest for political change amidst challenges faced by the Kurdish community. Explore the dynamics of power, alliances, and the quest for local governance in a nation at the crossroads of democracy. Tune in to unravel the complexities shaping Turkey's political landscape and the aspirations of its opposition. 🫶 Patreon donations: https://patreon.com/babylonbalkan 💓 🫶 Support us with a ☕ on BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babylonbalkan 🕸️ Our website: https://linktr.ee/babylonbalkan 🔔 Subscription to our YouTube channel: @babylonbalkan 👆 📱🚀🌍🧭 *Follow Babylon Balkan Show on:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babylonbalkan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabylonBalkan TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@babylonbalkan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babylonbalkan 🎧🗣️🎙️🔊 Listen to us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iRWM6LDzGerIzOU7RfIrD Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/babylon-balkan-show/id1680244066 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZGZmM2Y5Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw 🚀🧑‍🚀🚀 Turkey's opposition, despite past setbacks, gained momentum in local elections through strategic shifts and collaboration, underscoring the importance of alliances for political change. High voter turnout, though not mandatory by law, reflects a robust democratic engagement. However, challenges persist for the Kurdish population in electoral participation, impacting Turkey's democratic landscape. Amidst the erosion of institutional autonomy, opposition parties navigate risks and constraints, striving to present viable alternatives to Erdogan's leadership. Engaging younger male voters emerges as pivotal, highlighting the need for a compelling narrative and credible leadership to sway public sentiment. The opposition must have a strong and credible candidate to replace Erdogan and convince voters that they can govern effectively. #babylonbalkanshow #balkan #turkey #türkiye #TurkishPolitics #ElectionStrategies #KurdishVote#AllianceForChange#LocalPowerDynamics #CentralizedPowerRisks #OppositionChallenges #AutonomyErosion #MediaImpact #FutureElectionOpportunities #TurkeyElections Quotes: "The more voters you get on top of this number, the less as possible." "In democracies, minorities have a tendency to vote less." "People actually, people, the common people, they understand to comprehend and to solve political situations in Turkey more sufficiently and much more effectively than the Turkish political parties." "You can easily get blacklisted." "You become more normal, more acceptable." "There will be issues about local corruption." Links: - İlkan Dalkuç Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilkandalkuc - İlkan Dalkuç X: https://x.com/ilkand - Daktilo 1984: https://daktilo1984.com/yazar/ilkan-dalkuc 🎞️🎞️🎞️ Animation: Zoran Otrupcak https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranotrupcak/ Chapters: 00:00 New Chapter 02:31 Introduction and Background 08:17 Disappointment in Election Outcomes 09:20 Previous Elections in Turkey: Expectations and Outcomes