TURKEY: Erdogan’s politics of survival
● Political considerations – not science or sound economic analysis – are driving the government’s approach to the Covid-19 outbreak and the related economic challenges. ● An erratic, politicized approach to the health emergency has undermined Covid-19 containment efforts but … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
TURKEY: Erdogan resists calls for a nationwide lockdown
● President Tayyip Erdogan continues to resist calls to enact a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19 – fearing the impact on the economy. ● Meanwhile, there are more signs that the country’s health system is struggling to cope with the outbreak amid growing misgi… Become a member to read the rest […]
TURKEY: Erdogan’s poorly conceived economic package
● Ankara announced on 19 March that the number of confirmed cases had nearly doubled over the previous 24 hours to 191. ● The lack of transparency and the government’s efforts to tighten the control of information over the Covid-19 outbreak raise concerns about the country’s a… Become a member to read the rest […]