We have not had major structural reforms in the last 10 years. This is the basis of our fascination with land ownership I have been thinking about...

It is hard to overcome the rigidity and Turkey generally was unable to overcome it. As a result, inflation rate commonly exceeded the target,...

If Turkey abides by the same 1930s’ mentality in urban transformation policy, it cannot overcome the middle income trap. No, it is not. For a while...

In the third quarter of 2012, Turkey’s economy grew by 1.6 percent. It appears that the fourth quarter will not be worse than the third in terms of...

Erdoğan is faced with the dilemma of his ambition to become president and the bargaining with the PKK. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

  I am of the view that we should count on the judgment of the people. 2013 must be the year of a new constitution. The politicians must keep their...

There are critical questions, but I will only give the good news today. Happy new year! During the last commentary of 2012, I tried to assess the...

  Macroeconomic stability is not the only factor that attracts foreign funds. The risk appetite also must be strong. It is possible to draw two...

Egypt is still divided and the voter participation rate revealed by the ballot box was only in the thirties. Both Turkey and Egypt have set up...