Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 01/01/2026My latest 2025: Democracy Under Attack …What mattered most in 2025 was not the success of authoritarian actors themselves, but how mainstream politics reacted to them. Under pressure, established parties adopted populist framing, especially on migration and security, presenting it as pragmatism. 020
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 07/11/2025In or Out? #Europe & #Turkey: Still Complicated This week’s episode of #Unframed- more on YouTube: youtu.be/vLC369z8LDE?... 040
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · 06/11/2025In or Out? Europe & Turkey: Still Complicated |UNFRAMED by @yaseminaydin.bsky.social ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLC3... 011
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTurkish Minute @turkishminute.com · 08/09/2025📌In her latest opinion piece, @yaseminaydin.bsky.social argues that the death of 73-year-old Alzheimer’s patient İbrahim Güngör in prison is “a cultural performance of cruelty, a deliberate spectacle by an authoritarian regime that uses the suffering of the vulnerable to communicate power.” 021
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 27/07/2025• Erdoğan’s new “peace process” looks like an election ploy. → CHP warns: “If this is just about giving Erdoğan more power, we won’t be a part of it.” What's Happening in Turkey | Week 36 - Part 3 075
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 27/07/2025• Turkey’s economy is crashing—bankruptcies are surging, inflation’s out of control, and now Erdoğan may sack his finance chief. → Mehmet Şimşek’s days could be numbered. Cevdet Yılmaz is waiting in the wings. What's Happening in Turkey | Week 36 - Part 2 176
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 27/07/2025• Turkey fined $1.4B over secret oil deal. CHP says Erdoğan could face trial. “This is the first brick in the wall.” → The case might land at Turkey’s top court—where even the president can be prosecuted. What's Happening in Turkey | Week 36 - Part 1 1168
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Slow-Motion Collapse: Erdoğan, Inflation, and Jennifer Lopez | What's Happening in Turkey | Week 29 - Part 1 1106
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · 10/02/2025🗓️23 Şubat’a Sayılı Günler Kaldı 🗳️Almanya’daki Seçimlere Dair Her Şey… @fuatkarazeybek.bsky.social sordu; @yaseminaydin.bsky.social yanıtladı.⤵️ youtu.be/Ci6f3MbRO4M?...youtu.beAlmanya Seçimleri Hakkında Her Şey...YouTube video by Bold Plus 0137
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Almanya’da Hristiyan Demokratların geleceği: Merkel’in uyarısı ve Merz’in stratejik açmazı @yaseminaydin.bsky.social 'ın kaleminden⤵️ boldmedya.com/2025/02/07/a...boldmedya.comAlmanya’da Hristiyan Demokratların geleceği: Merkel’in uyarısı ve Merz’in stratejik açmazı - BoldMedyaYASEMİN AYDIN Angela Merkel’in son açıklamaları, kendi partisi olan Hristiyan Demokrat Parti CDU’nun tarihi misyonu ve Almanya’nın siyasi geleceği hakkında derin tartışmalara yol açtı. Merkel’in, Frie... 0163
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 28/01/2025My latest- and yes, as a third generation Turkish German I am concerned: 073
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 15/01/2025My latest on recent developments in Turkey: Erdoğan’s “fear strategy” operates not only to silence dissenting political leaders but also to suppress broader social reflexes that could challenge authoritarian consolidation. 030
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · 14/01/2025📌Erdoğan rejimi, CHP gibi köklü bir siyasi partiyi hedef alarak sadece partiyi değil, partiyi destekleyen toplumsal kesimleri de izole etmeyi hedefliyor. @yaseminaydin.bsky.social ’ın analizi⤵️ boldmedya.com/2025/01/14/k...boldmedya.comKorku siyaseti ve toplumsal çözülme: CHP’ye operasyonlar - BoldMedyaYASEMİN AYDIN Türkiye’de otoriterleşme süreci, yalnızca hukuki ve siyasi araçlarla değil, aynı zamanda toplumun kolektif psikolojisini dönüştürerek ilerliyor. Erdoğan rejimi, muhalefeti sindirme strat... 0157
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Why Were Trump's Comments Censored in Ankara? | Tarık Toros | What's Happening in Turkey | 12 Jan 25 youtu.be/3XaJ4j_54zMyoutu.beWhy Were Trump's Comments Censored in Ankara? | Tarık Toros | What's Happening in Turkey | 12 Jan 25YouTube video by TARIK TOROS 02510
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 13/01/2025• İstanbul'da gözaltı dalgası • İmamoğlu için çember daralıyor • DEM'e "terörden" CHP'ye "rüşvet/yolsuzluktan" işlem • Bir cisim İBB'ye yaklaşıyor • Özel, bilinçli biçimde iktidarı yargı ve kolluktan ayrıştırıyor • MHP aylar önce kayyım ajandasını duyurmuş ..MANŞET farkıyla youtu.be/2TvCctHzh_kyoutu.beSıcak.. Gözaltı dalgası: Sırada İmamoğlu var ve bunun farkında | Tarık Toros | Manşet | 13 Ocak 2025YouTube video by TARIK TOROS 0219
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 13/01/2025“Türkiye’nin içinde bulunduğu otoriter atmosfer, bireyleri yalnızlaştırmayı ve toplumsal bağları koparmayı hedefleyen bir stratejiyle şekilleniyor. Yoksulluk bir norm haline gelirken, adaletsizlik sıradanlaşıyor. Bu atmosferde, dayanışma suç olarak görülüyor, bireyler birbirinden izole ediliyor.” 051
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 30/12/2024This is the final edition of 'What's Happening in Turkey' for 2024 | Tarık Toros | youtu.be/3U0hum6krxEyoutu.beThis is the final edition of 'What's Happening in Turkey' for 2024 | Tarık Toros | 22 December 2024YouTube video by TARIK TOROS 01610
Reposted by Yasemin AydınLizzi Power @lizzipower.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Thank you so much Tarik Toros for summering ‘What’s Happening in Turkey’ which is, as always a lot, including #Haringey arrests in London this week. With events in Syria escalating, follow @tariktoros.bsky.social for helpful commentary and insight as things continue to develop 031
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 24/11/2024Social media has become a vital space for free expression in #Turkey amidst increasing restrictions. In 'What’s Happening in Turkey,' @tariktoros.bsky.social highlights the potential of platforms like Bluesky to support independent journalism and truth-sharing. A must-watch. #MediaFreedom #Bluesky 0142
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 24/11/2024#Europe #Merz #EU As #Europe faces rising populism, Friedrich Merz's vision for the EU's future must balance economic reform with a compelling narrative of unity and diversity. Leaders should counter nationalism without legitimizing its rhetoric- My oped: 050
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTR724 @tr724.com · 24/11/2024Güldür Güldür Show’dan 'Ü Tipi Cezaevi' skeci: İzahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı buff.ly/4fZGi1R buff.ly/3CJDIibbuff.lyGüldür Güldür Show’dan 'Ü Tipi Cezaevi' skeci: İzahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı - Tr724Güldürürken Türkiye gerçeklerini anlatan Güldür Güldür Show’un dün gece yayınlanan ‘Ü Tipi Cezaevi’ başlıklı skecinde izahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı. Skeçte katillerin, sapıkların, uyuşturucu… 05521
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 20/11/2024[OPINION] Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others www.turkishminute.com/2024/11/20/o...turkishminute.com[OPINION] Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others - Turkish MinuteIn the aftermath of the US general election, Bluesky has emerged not just as a successor to Twitter but as a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom of expression in an increasingly censored digital ... 1111539
Reposted by Yasemin AydınSteven Heydemann @stevenhyde.bsky.social · 19/11/2024With a few comments from me. @newarab.com.web.brid.gy www.newarab.com/analysis/wha...newarab.comWhat Trump's 'Israel first' cabinet means for the Middle EastAnalysis: From secretary of state to UN ambassador, Trump has stacked his foreign policy team with staunchly pro-Israel nominees. 032
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 20/11/2024In my latest op-ed, I analyze the collapse of the "traffic light" coalition and its implications for Germany and Europe. From rising populism to the future of democratic governance, what lies ahead? turkishminute.com/2024/11/19/o... #Germany #populism #Europeturkishminute.com[OPINION] Germany’s political drama: a weakened center - Turkish MinuteGermany’s reputation as a model of political stability and consensus is facing a profound test. The recent reports that the Free Democratic Party (FDP) — Germany’s classic liberal party — had consider... 040
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Two key questions come to mind for almost everyone: • What will Elon Musk do to prevent the migration from X? • Will Bluesky, like X, bow to governments and block accounts? 44315122
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 17/11/2024This week on What’s Happening in Turkey-A must-watch by @tariktoros.bsky.social Erdoğan’s foreign agent law sparks backlash Investigations intensify against Istanbul & Ankara mayors Trump’s new cabinet raises concerns in Ankara #Turkey #Politics #WhatsHappeningInTurkey #TarıkToros 2296
Reposted by Yasemin AydınTARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · 17/11/2024This week’s top stories from Turkey: * The return of the controversial 'foreign influence agent law.' * Investigations into presidential candidates. * Turkey’s response to Trump’s new cabinet. #Turkey #Politics #WhatsHappeningInTurkey #WeeklyPodcast #SundayUpdate youtu.be/2tdA_p-alnUyoutu.beTurkey Reacts to Trump’s Cabinet Picks | What’s Happening in Turkey | Tarık Toros | 17 Nov 2024YouTube video by TARIK TOROS 17431
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 17/11/2024The thing about Twitter versus Bluesky is that the right needs liberals on Twitter to make it feel worthwhile, whereas the left doesn’t need conservatives on Bluesky to make it feel worthwhile. 1309415685726
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 17/11/2024Batı demokrasileri iç krizlerle uğraşırken, otoriter rejimler küresel güçlerini artırıyor. Çin, Peru'da Yeni İpek Yolu'nu güçlendiren bir liman açarken, Rusya ve Kuzey Kore'nin Ukrayna'daki iş birliği otoriter rejimlerin tehlikeli ittifakını gösteriyor. 173
Reposted by Yasemin AydınDr.Horizon @drhorizon.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Opposition and democratic channels should be supported. Platforms that bow to the wishes of dictators for money should be deprived of the interests they fear the most. 041
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 15/11/2024The growing alignment of X with governmental censorship, especially in the case of Turkey, highlights the urgent need for alternative platforms like Bluesky. 2123
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 15/11/2024Tried to analyse the background of democratic erosion in Turkey: A crisis foretold: Societal Decay and Democratic Erosion in Turkey turkishminute.com/2024/10/12/o...turkishminute.com[OPINION] A crisis foretold: societal decay and democratic erosion in Turkey - Turkish MinuteYasemin Aydın* In recent years Turkey has witnessed a dramatic shift from a functioning democracy toward a regime plagued by autocratic tendencies, which, in turn, has led to significant societal deca... 03611
Yasemin Aydın @handle.invalid · 15/11/2024My oped Germany‘s fragile civility in a time of rising populism @turkishminute.bsky.social turkishminute.com/2024/11/15/o...turkishminute.com 03813
Reposted by Yasemin AydınBOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · 15/11/2024📍Almanya erken seçimlere giderken, gelecekteki yol belirsiz. 📍Derinleşen bölünmelere rağmen birlik ve güven yeniden canlandırabilecek mi? 📍Almanya’nın medeniyet ve uzlaşma deneyimi, şimdiye kadar hiç olmadığı kadar sınanıyor. @yaseminaydin.bsky.social'in kaleminden boldmedya.com/2024/11/15/y... 02813