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What’s the Reason Behind Ahmet Davutoğlu’s Resignation?

Ahmet Davutoglu will step down as Turkish prime minister later in May, but to what extent will this impact on the future of Turkey’s domestic and foreign policies?

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By Sinan Ülgen
Published on May 6, 2016
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Source: Al Jazeera’s Inside Story

Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Inside Story, Sinan Ülgen was asked to comment on the developments in Turkish politics after the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu. He was joined by Özgur Özdamar, professor of international relations at Bilkent University, and Wolfango Piccoli, managing director at Teneo Intelligence.

This interview was originally aired by Al Jazeera English.

About the Author

Sinan Ülgen

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Sinan Ülgen is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe in Brussels, where his research focuses on Turkish foreign policy, transatlantic relations, international trade, economic security, and digital policy.

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