Turkey's Uncertain Future
By Anita Sengupta
http://www.dnaindia.com
Posted 2015-06-04 03:21 GMT
The general elections of June 7, 2015, will be Turkey's last elections till 2019. Coming at a time when Turkey and its neighbourhood are on the brink of profound transformations, the elections could well define the direction of West Asian politics for some time to come. This is not only because of the possibility of the pro-Kurdish HDP (Peoples' Democratic Party) crossing the 10% threshold which would impact the distribution of seats in Parliament and redefine the future of the Kurdish issue in the region, but also the alternative possibility of the ruling AKP (Justice and Development Party) securing a large enough majority to change the Constitution. A clear perspective on either possibility is critical for developing India's stance on the shifting dynamics of West Asian politics since Turkey has regained its significance as a mediator in the region.
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