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Introduction

In this section, Cengiz Çandar introduces the guest, who is a member of the Green Left Party in Diyarbakir. They discuss his candidacy and what he plans to do if elected.

Guest Introduction

• The guest is a member of the Green Left Party in Diyarbakir.

• They will be discussing his candidacy and what he plans to do if elected.

Background Information

In this section, Cengiz Çandar asks the guest about his background and why he left Turkey.

Leaving Turkey

• The guest left Turkey 7 years ago.

• He was not forced to leave but felt that it was necessary due to political pressure.

• His former employer, Radikal Gazetesi, was shut down for economic reasons but he believes it was because of his critical writing.

• He faced an embargo on all media channels since 2014.

Political Climate in Turkey

In this section, the guest discusses the political climate in Turkey during his time as a journalist.

Political Otority

• During his time as a journalist, there was only one person with political authority in Turkey.

• Although there were multiple people in power according to the constitution, this person had complete control over everything.

Media Embargo

• All media channels were closed off from him since 2014.

• This included online publications such as Radikal Gazetesi where he worked.

International Relations

In this section, the guest talks about his international relations experience and how it relates to Turkish politics.

International Relations Experience

• The guest has personal relationships with actors involved in various conflicts such as Iraq and Palestine.

• He has written about these conflicts in the past.

Media Embargo Continues

• Despite his experience and knowledge, he was still unable to appear on any media channels since 2014.

Return to Turkey

In this section, the guest discusses his return to Turkey and the political climate during that time.

Academic Work

• The guest received an offer from Stockholm University's Turkish Studies Institute.

• He also attended conferences at Oxford University.

Avoiding Trouble

• The guest avoided returning to Turkey due to the political climate and fear of being arrested.

• He did not want to be associated with those who were being arrested after the coup attempt in 2016.

Conclusion

In this section, the guest concludes by discussing how he avoided getting involved in Turkish politics again.

Staying Out of Politics

• The guest decided not to get involved in Turkish politics again due to fear of being associated with those who were being arrested.

• He wanted to avoid getting caught up in a "witch hunt."

Introduction

In this section, the speaker talks about his decision to return to Turkey and participate in politics.

Decision to Return to Turkey

• The speaker was informed by a professor that he could return to Turkey anytime he wanted.

• He had previously decided to continue living abroad due to the political situation in Turkey.

• However, he closely follows Turkish news and politics on a daily basis.

• He jokes that he has no opportunity to miss Turkey because of modern technology like FaceTime.

Considering Political Participation

In this section, the speaker discusses his thought process regarding running for office in Turkey.

Initial Thoughts on Running for Office

• The speaker initially planned on returning to Turkey only during election season.

• However, after receiving an offer from a political party, he consulted with his wife before accepting.

• The speaker's friend and co-chair of the party encouraged him to run for office.

• The announcement of candidates has not yet been made public.

Announcement of Candidacy

In this section, the speaker talks about how news of his candidacy was leaked before it was officially announced.

Leaked News of Candidacy

• After discussing his potential candidacy with friends and family, news began circulating online before any official announcement was made.

• The speaker did not make any public statements until after the announcement was made by the party.

• He mentions that Hasan Cemal called him two weeks prior with news that he would be running for office.

Learning about the Nomination

In this section, the speaker talks about how he learned about Hasan Sabbah's nomination before it became public knowledge.

Learning About the Nomination

• The speaker was the first person to learn about Hasan Sabbah's nomination for a political position.

• He received three phone calls a day from Hasan asking for advice on how to handle his campaign.

• The speaker was worried that if he leaked information about the nomination, it would ruin Hasan's chances of success.

• Eventually, news of Hasan's nomination began to spread online and in Turkish media outlets.

Campaigning for Political Office

In this section, the speaker discusses how he helped with Hasan Sabbah's campaign for political office.

Helping with the Campaign

• The speaker helped with Hasan Sabbah's campaign by providing advice and support.

• When news of Hasan's nomination began to spread online, the speaker was concerned that it would negatively impact his chances of success.

• Despite these concerns, Hasan went on to win his election and become a member of parliament.

Understanding Local Politics

In this section, the speaker talks about local politics in Diyarbakir and how it impacted his involvement in politics.

Local Politics in Diyarbakir

• The speaker discusses local politics in Diyarbakir and how it impacted his involvement in politics.

• He mentions that HDP won 11 seats in parliament during their first election but only 9 seats during their second election.

• The speaker notes that he is currently third on HDP's list of candidates for parliament.

• He also mentions that there is a wide range of opinions among voters regarding his candidacy.

Dealing with Criticism

In this section, the speaker talks about how he deals with criticism and negative feedback.

Dealing with Criticism

• The speaker discusses how he deals with criticism and negative feedback.

• He mentions that he has been criticized in the past for his political views and affiliations.

• Despite this criticism, the speaker remains committed to his beliefs and continues to be involved in politics.

• He notes that he is used to being a target of criticism and has developed a thick skin over time.

Adjusting to Political Attention

In this section, the speaker talks about adjusting to increased attention from the media and public.

Adjusting to Increased Attention

• The speaker discusses how he is adjusting to increased attention from the media and public.

• He notes that he has been out of the public eye for seven years but is now receiving more attention due to his involvement in politics.

• The speaker acknowledges that some people have negative opinions about him but remains committed to his beliefs regardless.

Eleştiri Boyutları

In this section, the speaker talks about the criticism and objections that arise during elections. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong and organized campaign to counter these criticisms.

Importance of Organized Campaign

• The speaker believes that every election involves a lot of criticism and objections.

• He stresses the need for an organized and powerful campaign to counter these criticisms.

• The speaker mentions that social media is an important tool in modern campaigns.

• He warns about the use of trolls in social media campaigns.

HDP's Election Strategy

In this section, the speaker discusses his perception of HDP's election strategy. He believes that HDP will face significant losses if they do not have a strong campaign against potential objections.

Perception of HDP's Election Strategy

• The speaker perceives that HDP's election strategy involves doing everything possible to win votes from their supporters.

• He believes that there is a risk of significant losses if they do not have a strong campaign against potential objections.

• The speaker suggests that there may be Russian interference in Turkish elections, as has been seen in other countries' elections.

• He notes Turkey's close relationship with Russia despite geopolitical competition.

Russian Interference in Turkish Elections

In this section, the speaker discusses Russian interference in Turkish elections. He notes Turkey's close relationship with Russia despite geopolitical competition.

Russian Interference in Turkish Elections

• The speaker suggests that there may be Russian interference in Turkish elections, as has been seen in other countries' elections.

• Despite geopolitical competition between Turkey and Russia, they have worked together on various issues such as Syria and Libya.

• The speaker notes Turkey's close relationship with Russia, including President Erdogan's close relationship with Putin.

Importance of Paying Attention to Russian Interference

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Russian interference in Turkish elections.

Importance of Paying Attention to Russian Interference

• The speaker believes that it is important to pay attention to Russian interference in Turkish elections.

• He notes that Russia has been involved in other countries' elections and warns that they may interfere in Turkey's election as well.

• The speaker suggests that social media is an important tool for modern campaigns and warns about the use of trolls.

Changes in Election Campaign Techniques

In this section, the speaker discusses changes in election campaign techniques. He notes that modern campaigns involve more than just traditional methods such as rallies and speeches.

Changes in Election Campaign Techniques

• The speaker notes that modern campaigns involve more than just traditional methods such as rallies and speeches.

• He suggests that social media is an important tool for modern campaigns.

• The speaker warns about the use of trolls on social media platforms.

• He notes that cyber techniques are now being used to influence elections.

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Seçilmiş Temsilciler Hapiste

In this section, the speaker discusses the imprisonment of selected representatives and its impact on democracy in Turkey.

Imprisonment of Selected Representatives

• Demirtaş, Figen Yüksekdağ, Gülten Kışanak, Osman Baydemir, Abdullah Demirbaş are all imprisoned.

• Osman Kavala is also imprisoned. He was part of a group that tried to contribute to peace through dialogue when things were at a standstill.

• These individuals are elected representatives who are more deserving than many others in parliament.

• The imprisonment of these individuals has poisoned the climate of democracy in Turkey.

• It is necessary for Turkey to address this issue if it wants to democratize.

Democracy in Turkey

In this section, the speaker talks about how the imprisonment of selected representatives has affected democracy in Turkey and what needs to be done to improve it.

Impact on Democracy

• All elected representatives have been imprisoned or are facing charges.

• This situation has created a negative image for democracy in Turkey.

• It is impossible for democracy to flourish under such circumstances.

Improving Democracy

• The speaker asks how can we start addressing this problem and improving democracy in Turkey?

• Hasan Cemal left journalism after becoming a politician but the speaker does not plan on doing so himself.

• As a journalist, he asks whether Kılıçdaroğlu will become president and whether he will be able to form a majority government in parliament.

• If there is going to be change then it will not be easy. There will be difficulties during the transition period.

Optimism for the Future

In this section, the speaker talks about his optimism for Turkey's future and how it has changed over time.

Past Pessimism

• The speaker was pessimistic about Turkey's future until 5-6 months ago.

• He did not think that Turkey would be able to emerge from its current situation.

Current Optimism

• The speaker is now optimistic about Turkey's future.

• He believes that Kılıçdaroğlu will become the 13th president of Turkey and that the opposition alliance will have enough seats in parliament to prevent a majority government by the ruling party.

• The speaker attributes his newfound optimism to recent events, such as the earthquake and the poor performance of the ruling party during it.

Overview of Turkish Politics

In this section, the speaker discusses the current state of Turkish politics and the challenges that come with it.

Challenges in Parliament

• The speaker predicts that there will be a lot of conflict and tension in parliament due to differing opinions.

• The government is made up of 600 members, with 300 from each party.

• It is unclear how power will be transferred if the opposition wins, as there may be resistance from those in power.

State of Turkish Bureaucracy

• The speaker notes that Turkey's bureaucracy is currently divided and fractured due to political polarization.

• If the opposition wins, they may need to use force to remove those in power who refuse to leave.

• The country's long history and tradition make it difficult for any one group to take control.

Economic Challenges

• Turkey faces significant economic challenges, including a debt of $113 billion caused by recent earthquakes.

• It is unclear how this debt will be repaid or where the money will come from.

International Relations

• The speaker has spoken with international experts who believe that Erdogan may not step down willingly.

• Some foreign investors are hesitant about Kılıçdaroğlu taking over but are slowly becoming more accepting.

• European countries have promised aid for Syrian refugees but have not followed through on their promises.

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Cengiz Çandarlı's Political Career

In this section, the interviewer and Cengiz Çandarlı discuss his political career and potential future as a politician.

Becoming a Politician

• Cengiz Çandarlı discusses his recent foray into politics.

• He expresses willingness to write or speak about politics if given the opportunity.

Future Plans

• No further discussion on future plans.

Overall, this section is focused on Cengiz Çandarlı's political career and his potential future in politics.