Turkey economy in 2026 faces critical challenges after years of unconventional monetary policy and inflation crisis. The Turkish economic narrative has been one of the most dramatic in emerging markets. From the growth miracle of the 2000s to the currency crises of the 2020s, the country now stands at a crossroads between orthodox reform and
Expert Comment — Eurasia Programme 2026-02-05 TWhen the first reactor at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant begins commercial operation in 2026, every Turkish household and business will start paying a hidden tax that will persist for 15 years. The plant’s electricity will be purchased at a guaranteed price of 12.35 US cents per kilowatt-hour. The
Expert Comment — Eurasia Programme 26 January 2026 Turkey’s economic narrative has been one of the most dramatic in emerging markets. From the growth miracle of the 2000s to the currency crises of the 2020s, the country now stands at a crossroads. The return to orthodox monetary policy under Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan and her
