In this episode, I talk with our Turkey correspondent, Serap Gunes, about the current happenings with the Turkish Opposition Party, the CHP, and why the Kurdish question in the country has implications for Turkish democracy itself.

Host: Sushobhan Parida

Guest: Serap Gunes

Audio Edit: Marta Lučić

Graphic Design: An Amargi Production, 2026

About The Amargi: The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence, and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy. The Amargi’s spotlight is on Kurdistan, but we also focus on Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran, as well as the broader Middle East. In a region where undemocratic regime ...