Sükrü Ilıcak

Sükrü Ilıcak is a historian known for his critical analysis of contemporary Turkish politics, particularly regarding the authoritarian shifts under President Erdoğan's regime. In his writings, he reflects on the historical context of democracy in Turkey and the challenges faced by opposition figures, including the implications of political imprisonment. Ilıcak emphasizes the erosion of democratic institutions and the rise of a repressive state modeled after authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and Central Asia.