Mar 28 2025 56 mins 110
On Erdogan's World and the revolt against it.
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Historian Djene Bajalan joins George and Alex to review the past month – ceasefires in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, winning and losing US patronage, Trump's inconsistent strategy and leaks, and the gold rush. We then turn to a country exemplary of the contradictions of the end of the End of History: Türkiye. And finish by answering your questions and comments on internationalism, free speech, Die Linke, anti-immigration, and domination.
What's driving the protests and how do they compare to past revolts against Erdogan?
What is the meaning of charges – corruption & terrorism – against Istanbul mayor and potential opposition leader İmamoğlu?
Who is the opposition?
What has sustained Erdogan's rule – repression, conservatism, modernisation, growth?
Why is Erdogan one of the winners of the past 20 years, and how is he a world-historic figure?
Links:
Erdoğan's new world order, Lily Lynch, UnHerd
/339/ Erdogone? People vs Nation in Turkey ft. Alp Kayserilioglu
Kultur Kampf TR, Selim Koru, Substack
