Erdogan’s Cabinet Shake-Up Exposes Political Maneuvering Amid Turkey’s Unstable Reforms
In a sudden move, President Erdogan replaces key ministers amid controversial prosecutions and fragile peace talks, raising questions about rule of law and political motivations in Turkey.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent surprise reshuffle of Turkey’s justice and interior ministries signals more than a routine government adjustment—it reveals a deepening politicization within Turkey’s institutions at a critical moment for the nation. By appointing Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek as justice minister and Erzurum governor Mustafa Ciftci as interior minister, Erdogan is consolidating control over two pivotal ministries that directly shape law enforcement and judicial processes. Why Replace Ministers Now? What Is Erdogan Really Protecting? The official explanation cites voluntary resignations from Yilmaz Tunc and Ali Yerlikaya. Yet beneath this veneer lies a strategic calculation: these appointments come...
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