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Turkey’s Economy at a Crossroads: Inflation, Policy, and the Search for Stability in 2026

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 […]

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The Akkuyu Trap: Why Turkey’s $20 Billion Russian-Built Nuclear Plant Creates a New Dependency Even as It Reduces an Old One

Expert Comment — Eurasia Programme 2026-02-05 TTurkey’s energy strategy has long been defined by a single overriding objective: reducing dependence on imported energy. The country imports over 90 per cent of its oil and 99 per cent of its natural gas, a structural vulnerability that constrains its foreign policy and burdens its economy. The $40

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The Lira’s Long March: Why Turkey’s Currency Crisis Is a Structural Not a Cyclical Phenomenon

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

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