Since the 1990s, Erdogan has surpassed the results of 13 electoral elections and 3 popular referendums, the most recent of which was his victory over his prominent rival, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, in the second round.
Erdogan spent more than two decades in power in Turkey, starting as mayor of the capital, then a prime minister, then a president, during which he achieved many achievements inside and outside the country. , and propelled the country to advanced ranks at the national and international economic and political levels.
And with his re-election today, he will lead the country for another 5-year term.
4 reasons to win
Egyptian expert specializing in Turkish affairs at Al-Ahram Center for Studies, Karam Saeed, said in his interview with “Sky News Arabia” that the reasons for the victory are different as “politically boring”.
Saeed added that Kilicdaroglu could not reach all sectors of the Turkish people, be it youth or other blocs.
He pointed out that the Justice and Development Party succeeded in mobilizing the traditional conservative blocs inside Turkey and turning them into a battle to defend Turkey’s identity.
He also attributed the victory to the Turkish President’s success in achieving a tangible breakthrough regarding the economic crisis and in overcoming some of the challenges that Turkey is facing economically by eliminating problems with its regional environment and neighboring countries.
He explained that Erdogan managed to use the traditional question regarding the country’s security concerns and national security, especially after the Peoples’ Democratic Party announced the official vote for the opposition candidate.
5 urgent files
The Egyptian expert specializing in Turkish affairs explained that there are 5 urgent files before the Turkish President in the new state, which are:
Advancing the country’s faltering economy, coping with the effects of the economic crisis and rebuilding earthquake-affected areas. The political stability in the country and the strengthening of the popularity of the ruling party after the elections showed a decline in its popularity. Address the refugee crisis in accordance with internal requirements and the country’s foreign policy, how to proceed with the decision to voluntarily deport refugees, build housing and strengthen relations with Syria to ensure their return. Eliminate the state of polarization and bring people together after elections that have been marked by high polarization. Form a government capable of responding to the aspirations of citizens and gaining their trust. More openness in foreign relations, strengthening relations with the Gulf countries, and playing a greater role in calming the crises resulting from the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and other issues in the Middle East.
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