Soner Cagaptay
Soner Cagaptay is a prominent Turkish political analyst and senior fellow at the Washington Institute, where he focuses on Turkish domestic policies and U.S.-Turkey relations. He is known for his commentary on the political landscape of Turkey, including the rise of Erdoğan and the challenges faced by opposition leaders. Cagaptay's expertise encompasses both historical and contemporary issues affecting Turkey's governance and civil society.
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Soner Çağaptay commented on the potential chaos from a regime change in Iran.
Η απρόσμενη «σωτηρία» του Ιράν: Πώς οι «εχθροί» του απέτρεψαν την αμερικανική επίθεση
Greece· 2026-01-19
Soner Cagaptay is the director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute, commenting on Erdogan's leadership.
"Čvrsti" predsjednik tvrdi da se bori protiv korupcije, a rivali kažu da guši opoziciju
Montenegro· 2025-09-14
Soner Cagaptay is the director of the Turkish research programme at the Washington Institute.
Turkey's 'tough guy’ president is accused of silencing opponents
United Kingdom· 2025-09-10
Soner Cagaptay is a Turkish analyst who discusses Turkey's potential role in mediating between Trump and Putin.
Τουρκία: H φιλόδοξη ατζέντα Ερντογάν για Μεσόγειο, Αφρική και πολεμική βιομηχανίαGreece· 2025-04-30
Soner Çağaptay is a researcher who commented on the challenges faced by the Turkish government in managing protests.
Протестът за Имамоглу чертае докъде се простират възможностите на Ердоган
Bulgaria· 2025-04-02
Soner Çağaptay is a researcher who commented on the challenges faced by the Turkish government in managing protests.
Протестът за Имамоглу чертае докъде се простират възможностите на ЕрдоганBulgaria· 2025-04-02Soner Cagaptay is a biographer of Erdoğan and an analyst with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Ekrem İmamoğlu: jailed rival to Turkish president who could emerge stronger | TurkeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Soner Cagaptay from the Washington Institute comments on the political risks taken by Erdogan.
Economist: Η Τουρκία πλησιάζει στο σημείο χωρίς επιστροφήGreece· 2025-03-24Soner Cagaptay said with Imamoglu’s arrest, Erdogan was 'determined to do whatever it takes to end Imamoglu’s career.'
Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
Canada· 2025-03-23
Soner Çağaptay believes that statements criticizing Erdoğan will not lead to any significant policy changes.
"Ovo je borba za demokratiju"Montenegro· 2025-03-22
Soner Cagaptay is a biographer of Erdoğan who discussed the potential political repercussions of İmamoğlu's situation.
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’ | TurkeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Soner Cagaptay noted that Erdogan realized he was losing to Imamoglu despite his advantages as an incumbent president.
Erdogan condamnă protestele după arestarea primarului Istanbulului: „Turcia nu va ceda terorii străzii”
Romania· 2025-03-21
Soner Cagaptay noted Erdoğan's rise to political stardom as then-mayor of Istanbul.
Turkish authorities arrest key Erdogan rival, as opposition accuses government of political interference
United States· 2025-03-20