Rémi Daniel

Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly has triggered a severe political crisis amid particularly challenging economic and social conditions. How is the crisis unfolding, what impact does it have on Israel, and what aspects should Jerusalem consider?

How have the changes that have occurred in Europe over the past five years been reflected in the European Parliament elections—and how will these elections affect the continent’s future?

In a dramatic move, President Erdoğan decided to halt trade relations with Israel altogether in order to impose a ceasefire. This move is unprecedented and marks a new negative peak in the tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem. What is behind the decision—and how should Israel prepare?

Surprise in Turkey’s municipal elections: For the first time since coming to power, the president’s party did not come in first place, which was picked by the secular opposition party. What are the reasons and implications of the jarring defeat—and how might it affect Erdoğan’s continued presidency?

How does a surrender agreement from a hundred years ago affect the relations between Turkey and Israel?

An analysis of the results of Turkey’s May 2023 elections reveals that alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in the second round of the presidential elections, nationalist forces earned greater representation in the Turkish parliament. Since 2015 Erdogan and his party have been in a coalition with the party that represents Turkish ultranationalism—the National Movement Party. In parallel, there has been a general rise in nationalist sentiment in Turkish political discourse, in part due to the renewal of the armed conflict with the Kurds and the increased weight of the Syrian refugee issue in Turkey. In light of the close race before the latest elections, an effort was made among both the governing coalition and the opposition to pursue every vote, which led to the political strengthening of figures with ultranationalist positions. After the elections, Erdogan established a government that comprises primarily technocrats, and this serves as a moderating factor. Nevertheless, at any stage he will be able to appoint other figures who reflect the strengthening of the ultranationalist element of Turkish foreign policy.