Racip Tayyip Erdoğan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a prominent Turkish politician who has served as the President of Turkey since 2014, after previously holding the position of Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014. He is the founder of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and has significantly shaped Turkey's political landscape, steering it towards a more centralized presidential system. Erdoğan's leadership has been marked by economic growth, infrastructure projects, and a controversial approach to governance, often criticized for increasing authoritarianism. His recent involvement in an agreement with Iraq regarding water management highlights his ongoing influence in regional politics and resource management.