Turkey's opposition parties in trouble

Burhanettin Duran, Daily Sabah

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[W]e must not ignore that Turkey's transition to the presidential system created challenges for all political players. Even the AK Party and the MHP, which facilitated the transition to presidentialism [JB - see], must be aware that the old ways of politics – the rules made under the parliamentary system – are gone. ...

Some of the important institutions created under the presidential system include the various boards, offices and directorates – including the Communications Authority. The newly-established body will be responsible for coordinating Turkey's domestic and international promotion, public diplomacy [JB emphasis], communicating messages about the country's foreign policy and combating hostile propaganda, as Turkey seeks to overcome the turbulence of the past five years.