Turkey’s presidential election produced no winner, forcing a May 28 runoff. It’s the most pivotal Turkish election in decades. Turkish journalist Aydogan Vatandas joins CN Live! to discuss the main issues at stake. 12pm EDT Thursday.
Aydogan Vatandas is a Turkish investigative journalist. He is the author of 13 books, many of which have been bestsellers in Turkey. Reporting from the Bridge and Hungry for Power: Erdogan’s Witch Hunt and The Abuse of State Power are his first two books published in English in the U.S.
He is the founder and the editor-in-chief of the English-language Politurco.com He is interviewed by Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief of Consortium News. Produced by Cathy Vogan.
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I must admit i have not paid attention to the Turkish elections. But i certainly will now after this interview. The 28th May will be very interesting.