Karol Wasilewski
@kwasylewsky.bsky.social
Head of the Department for Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asia @osweng.bsky.social | Co-founder of the Institute for Turkey Studies. Foresighter.
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The third report of the project, "Poland's Security and Turkey:
Apart and Yet Together", written by @kwasylewsky.bsky.social is now online. 👇
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Apart and Yet Together", written by @kwasylewsky.bsky.social is now online. 👇
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June 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The third report of the project, "Poland's Security and Turkey:
Apart and Yet Together", written by @kwasylewsky.bsky.social is now online. 👇
www.cats-network.eu/assets/cats/...
Apart and Yet Together", written by @kwasylewsky.bsky.social is now online. 👇
www.cats-network.eu/assets/cats/...
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Recap radio lives! Watch our webcast today on Turkey-Italy relations and defense cooperation.
A big thanks @riccardogasco.bsky.social, Samuele Abrami and all who joined the live call:
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/webcast-tu...
A big thanks @riccardogasco.bsky.social, Samuele Abrami and all who joined the live call:
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/webcast-tu...
Webcast: Turkey-Italy ties and defense cooperation
Watch now (79 mins) | Turkish Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Rome Tuesday for a Turkey-Italy intergovernmental summit, highlighting fast-developing trade and defense ties between the two NATO alli...
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April 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Recap radio lives! Watch our webcast today on Turkey-Italy relations and defense cooperation.
A big thanks @riccardogasco.bsky.social, Samuele Abrami and all who joined the live call:
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/webcast-tu...
A big thanks @riccardogasco.bsky.social, Samuele Abrami and all who joined the live call:
www.turkeyrecap.com/p/webcast-tu...
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Probably one of the most relevant writings on the vast political manoeuvre against Ekrem Imamoglu. Esat Aydin discusses the ruling bloc's plan to build a system without opposition. A project that can only succeed if there is a divided opposition and a passive people.
kisadalga.net/yazar/halk-n...
kisadalga.net/yazar/halk-n...
Halk ne eylerse güzel eyler
Türkiye’nin otoriter patikasından sapabileceği tarihsel bir eşikte; “ne varsa halkta var, ne olacaksa halktan doğacak” dediğimiz günlerdeyiz.
kisadalga.net
March 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Probably one of the most relevant writings on the vast political manoeuvre against Ekrem Imamoglu. Esat Aydin discusses the ruling bloc's plan to build a system without opposition. A project that can only succeed if there is a divided opposition and a passive people.
kisadalga.net/yazar/halk-n...
kisadalga.net/yazar/halk-n...
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My take on the events in Turkey: kulturkampftr.substack.com/p/turkey-res...
Turkey Resists
By arresting İmamoğlu, Erdoğan banks on public apathy. He's getting the opposite.
kulturkampftr.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
My take on the events in Turkey: kulturkampftr.substack.com/p/turkey-res...
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Now that Ekrem İmamoğlu has been formally charged and he has been stripped – temporarily, we are told – of his Istanbul mayoralty, what happens next?
A thread 🧵
A thread 🧵
March 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Now that Ekrem İmamoğlu has been formally charged and he has been stripped – temporarily, we are told – of his Istanbul mayoralty, what happens next?
A thread 🧵
A thread 🧵
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Since yesterday, I have been watching the pro-govt A-Haber. Its framing of the arrests has four pillars: i) we are witnessing the largest corruption scandal of the century, ii) corrupt politics contaminate CHP, and iii) Ozel's call for demonstrations is a fifth-column activity +
March 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Since yesterday, I have been watching the pro-govt A-Haber. Its framing of the arrests has four pillars: i) we are witnessing the largest corruption scandal of the century, ii) corrupt politics contaminate CHP, and iii) Ozel's call for demonstrations is a fifth-column activity +
In my debut for Centre for Eastern Studies, I am trying to decipher Turkey’s approach towards negotiations between 🇺🇸 and 🇷🇺.
Briefly speaking - “no discussions on Ukraine without us”.
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
Briefly speaking - “no discussions on Ukraine without us”.
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
Turkey’s stance on US negotiations with Russia: no discussions on Ukraine without us
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Ankara on 18 February provided Turkey with an opportunity to present its stance on negotiations between the United States and the Russian Federation. During a p...
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February 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In my debut for Centre for Eastern Studies, I am trying to decipher Turkey’s approach towards negotiations between 🇺🇸 and 🇷🇺.
Briefly speaking - “no discussions on Ukraine without us”.
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
Briefly speaking - “no discussions on Ukraine without us”.
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
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"Turkey has intensified its military involvement in Chad, taking control of the Abeche military base. This move marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region, as Turkey expands its influence in Africa amidst ongoing conflicts and instability."
balkaneu.com/turkey-expan...
balkaneu.com/turkey-expan...
Turkey Expands Military Presence in Chad: A New Strategic Move
Turkey has recently intensified its military involvement in Chad, taking control of the Abeche military base. This move marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region, as Turkey...
balkaneu.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Turkey has intensified its military involvement in Chad, taking control of the Abeche military base. This move marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region, as Turkey expands its influence in Africa amidst ongoing conflicts and instability."
balkaneu.com/turkey-expan...
balkaneu.com/turkey-expan...
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Given its economic and foreign policy challenges, Ankara is cautious about not acting alone in Syria. This is why the initial offer to support Damascus in ISIS-related matters (deterrence& management of camps)
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Given its economic and foreign policy challenges, Ankara is cautious about not acting alone in Syria. This is why the initial offer to support Damascus in ISIS-related matters (deterrence& management of camps)
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Amid reports that Trump will withdraw U.S. troops from NE Syria, Jon talked with Dr @sinemadar.bsky.social about Turkey's strategy in Syria after Assad's ouster. open.spotify.com/episode/4FPQ...
Sinem Adar: Turkey's Syria Challenge
Babel: Translating the Middle East · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Amid reports that Trump will withdraw U.S. troops from NE Syria, Jon talked with Dr @sinemadar.bsky.social about Turkey's strategy in Syria after Assad's ouster. open.spotify.com/episode/4FPQ...
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I have written a short piece about the new initiative of the People's Alliance towards solving Turkey's decades long armed conflict with the PKK. My first attempt to write something in German...
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
Zwischen Versöhnung und Repression: Was hinter Ankaras neuer Politik steckt
Die türkische Regierung ändert ihre Strategie im jahrzehntelangen türkisch-kurdischen Konflikt. Doch geht es dabei um Versöhnung oder um...
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January 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I have written a short piece about the new initiative of the People's Alliance towards solving Turkey's decades long armed conflict with the PKK. My first attempt to write something in German...
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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New Pew Research Center survey finds 11 percent of respondents in Turkey classified themselves as "religious nationalists".
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
January 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New Pew Research Center survey finds 11 percent of respondents in Turkey classified themselves as "religious nationalists".
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Other points for consideration:
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
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Regularly Pınarhisar based Turkish Army 5th Corps Engineer Regiment have completed the construction of a temporary bridge over Biała Lądecka river in Krosnowice, Lower Silesia Poland, after the original structure was destroyed during devastating floods in September: tvpworld.com/84572538/tur...
Turkish troops rebuild bridge in flood-hit Polish village
The bridge was destroyed during September’s catastrophic floods.
tvpworld.com
January 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Regularly Pınarhisar based Turkish Army 5th Corps Engineer Regiment have completed the construction of a temporary bridge over Biała Lądecka river in Krosnowice, Lower Silesia Poland, after the original structure was destroyed during devastating floods in September: tvpworld.com/84572538/tur...
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Points of divergence: "Most Kurds" instead of „all Kurds“ (as exp. by Ahmet Turk); counting Ozel together with Erdogan&Bahceli (Ocalan refers to the latter two); the need for Ankara to orient itself towards Kurds (again ref. Ahmet Turk‘s statement)&no mention of external powers.
Points of divergence/nuances in Demirtas' statement:
1) "Most Kurds are oriented towards Turkey. The current moment has the potential to benefit everyone as long as it builds peace and a strong democracy. For this, Turkey and the Turkish state should also orient itself towards all the Kurds."
1) "Most Kurds are oriented towards Turkey. The current moment has the potential to benefit everyone as long as it builds peace and a strong democracy. For this, Turkey and the Turkish state should also orient itself towards all the Kurds."
January 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Points of divergence: "Most Kurds" instead of „all Kurds“ (as exp. by Ahmet Turk); counting Ozel together with Erdogan&Bahceli (Ocalan refers to the latter two); the need for Ankara to orient itself towards Kurds (again ref. Ahmet Turk‘s statement)&no mention of external powers.
Thrilled to embark on new challenges in the new year!
I'm joining the dynamic team at the Centre for Eastern Studies (www.osw.waw.pl/en) to lead the departament for Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Keep your finger crossed 🤞 for this new analytical adventure.
I'm joining the dynamic team at the Centre for Eastern Studies (www.osw.waw.pl/en) to lead the departament for Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Keep your finger crossed 🤞 for this new analytical adventure.
January 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Thrilled to embark on new challenges in the new year!
I'm joining the dynamic team at the Centre for Eastern Studies (www.osw.waw.pl/en) to lead the departament for Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Keep your finger crossed 🤞 for this new analytical adventure.
I'm joining the dynamic team at the Centre for Eastern Studies (www.osw.waw.pl/en) to lead the departament for Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Keep your finger crossed 🤞 for this new analytical adventure.
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"A comprehensive look at the restructuring of the security landscape, including but not limited to the TAF, demonstrates a structural transformation that goes beyond the dichotomy of a strong versus weak military.
For Turkey's changing security landscape, read our piece (with @nebahattanriverdi.bsky.social):
www.swp-berlin.org/10.18449/202...
www.swp-berlin.org/10.18449/202...
Rethinking Civil-Military Relations in Turkey
How Has the Security Landscape Changed under AKP Rule?
www.swp-berlin.org
December 18, 2024 at 7:27 AM
"A comprehensive look at the restructuring of the security landscape, including but not limited to the TAF, demonstrates a structural transformation that goes beyond the dichotomy of a strong versus weak military.
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Ankara's widened space for manoeuvre in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime has implications for domestic politics in Turkey. Firstly, it bolsters the narrative about a strong Turkey under Erdogan's leadership.
December 17, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Ankara's widened space for manoeuvre in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime has implications for domestic politics in Turkey. Firstly, it bolsters the narrative about a strong Turkey under Erdogan's leadership.
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Miało być kilka minut, wyszło nam pół godziny... Zapraszamy z dr. @kwasylewsky.bsky.social do odsłuchania naszej kuluarowej rozmowy.
Na podcaście "Na celowniku" video rozmowa z dr. @kwasylewsky.bsky.social nt. Turcji:
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December 11, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Miało być kilka minut, wyszło nam pół godziny... Zapraszamy z dr. @kwasylewsky.bsky.social do odsłuchania naszej kuluarowej rozmowy.
Great discussion about Russia disinformation in the Middle East and Turkey. Thank you very much @abryc.bsky.social @yoruk.bsky.social Łukasz Fyderek and Günter Seufert for your insightful interventions 👏!
December 5, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Great discussion about Russia disinformation in the Middle East and Turkey. Thank you very much @abryc.bsky.social @yoruk.bsky.social Łukasz Fyderek and Günter Seufert for your insightful interventions 👏!
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Erdogan has replaced the elected mayors of Tunceli and Ovacık—representing the DEM Party and CHP—with government-appointed trustees. Ankara's logic remains the same: co-opt, discipline and divide the opposition.
medyascope.tv/2024/11/22/t...
medyascope.tv/2024/11/22/t...
DEM Partili Tunceli Belediyesi ve CHP'li Ovacık Belediyesi'ne kayyum atandı - Medyascope
DEM Partili Tunceli Belediyesi ve CHP'li Ovacık Belediyesi'ne kayyum atandı. Kayyum atamalarını İçişleri Bakanlığı duyurdu
medyascope.tv
November 22, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Erdogan has replaced the elected mayors of Tunceli and Ovacık—representing the DEM Party and CHP—with government-appointed trustees. Ankara's logic remains the same: co-opt, discipline and divide the opposition.
medyascope.tv/2024/11/22/t...
medyascope.tv/2024/11/22/t...
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It sounds like he might have listened to James Jeffrey, who in his recent interview with Al-Monitor said - if I recall correctly - that the US withdrawal from N.Syria would create security vacuums, which would not be good for Turkey.
Erdoğan says 🇹🇷 has to prepare for a possible U.S. withdrawal from northern Syria under Trump & is negotiating with 🇷🇺 over this. U.S. disengagement means that 🇷🇺 & 🇨🇳 increase their influence like this in regions across the globe. It’s an odd way of countering 🇨🇳.
sendika.org/2024/11/erdo...
sendika.org/2024/11/erdo...
Erdoğan: “ABD’nin Suriye’den çekilmesinin oluşturacağı yeni duruma hazırız, Rusya ile de görüşüyoruz”
Tayyip Erdoğan, G20 Liderler Zirvesi için gittiği Brezilya’dan dönerken uçakta gazetecilerin sorularını yanıtladı. Erdoğan ABD’nin Suriye’den çekilmesi durumunda oluşacak durumda sor...
sendika.org
November 21, 2024 at 6:06 AM
It sounds like he might have listened to James Jeffrey, who in his recent interview with Al-Monitor said - if I recall correctly - that the US withdrawal from N.Syria would create security vacuums, which would not be good for Turkey.
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"It was a day of sorrow and anger; one to remember what was lost, and a chance to confront the officials who attended the memorial in Antakya."
Nimet Kıraç on the commemoration of the Feb. 6 earthquake in Hatay:
Nimet Kıraç on the commemoration of the Feb. 6 earthquake in Hatay:
“Can anyone hear my voice?”: Earthquake survivors seek justice, dignity a year on
ANTAKYA – Tuesday morning at 3:50 am, thousands of people gathered by the wrecked city center of Antakya with cloves and basil in their hands. It was cold and a thick mist hung in the air, concealin...
turkeyrecap.substack.com
February 7, 2024 at 5:15 PM
"It was a day of sorrow and anger; one to remember what was lost, and a chance to confront the officials who attended the memorial in Antakya."
Nimet Kıraç on the commemoration of the Feb. 6 earthquake in Hatay:
Nimet Kıraç on the commemoration of the Feb. 6 earthquake in Hatay:
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Patronage distribution of resources by the AKP to consolidate its own constituency and to simultaneously punish opposition voters is known. What is striking in Erdogan‘s remarks today addressing citizens in Hatay is the overtness of the threat.
www.duvarenglish.com/turkeys-erdo...
www.duvarenglish.com/turkeys-erdo...
Turkey’s Erdoğan threatens Hatay constituents to elect AKP mayor if they ‘want service’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed residents in the earthquake-torn Hatay province and urged them to vote for the ruling AKP’s mayoral candidate in the local elections if they wanted ...
www.duvarenglish.com
February 4, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Patronage distribution of resources by the AKP to consolidate its own constituency and to simultaneously punish opposition voters is known. What is striking in Erdogan‘s remarks today addressing citizens in Hatay is the overtness of the threat.
www.duvarenglish.com/turkeys-erdo...
www.duvarenglish.com/turkeys-erdo...