Sinan Ciddi
Sinan Ciddi is a nonresident senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, specializing in Turkish politics and international relations. He has been vocal about the implications of political crackdowns in Turkey, particularly regarding the arrests of opposition figures such as Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Ciddi's insights often focus on the deterioration of democratic norms in Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Recent news mentions
Sinan Ciddi commented on Erdogan's actions and ambitions regarding Gaza and Turkey's role in the region.
Trump praises Erdogan for helping deliver Gaza ceasefire agreement
United States· 2025-10-16
Sinan Ciddi shared Michael Rubin's article on social media, discussing Israel's stance on Turkey.
Türkiye, İsrail’le savaş tuzağına çekilmek isteniyor | Abdulkadir SELVİ Köşe Yazısı
Turkey· 2025-09-17
Dr. Sinan Ciddi, a Turkey expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is attempting to capitalize on the regional vacuum left by Russia and Iran.
Israel’s attacks in Syria meant as warning to Turkey as tensions escalateUnited States· 2025-04-04
Sinan Ciddi warned that the detention of political adversaries represents the end point of Turkey as a democracy.
Turkish authorities arrest key Erdogan rival, as opposition accuses government of political interferenceUnited States· 2025-03-20
