How Will Presidential Election Results Affect Turkey’s Regional Outlook?
On June 1, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion on Turkey's presidential election results.
In partnership with the Middle East Institute
Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections will have serious consequences for the country’s democracy and the economic well-being of its citizens. The results will also shape Turkey’s foreign policy and relations with its Arab neighbors, which have evolved dramatically over the past two years following Ankara’s detente with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia after a decade of tension.
Will President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continue his detente with his former Arab and Gulf foes should he win reelection? In the event of Erdogan’s defeat, how will opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu approach regional relations? Will he prioritize relations with the West above ties with Turkey’s Middle Eastern neighbors? And how do Arab and Gulf capitals view these pivotal elections?
Speakers
Alan Makovsky
Senior Fellow, National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress
Gönül Tol
Founding Director, Turkey Program and Senior Fellow, Black Sea Program, Middle East Institute
Moderator
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