The Future of Turkey's Foreign Policy in a Post-Erdogan Era

Turkey may enter a post-Erdogan era after Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections, and that could mean foreign policy changes. Under Erdogan, foreign ministers and diplomats have largely been excluded from decision-making, with personal relations between the president and foreign leaders waging a far greater role. If Erdogan’s reign was about pomp and personality, the opposition’s – especially under Kilicdaroglu – may be more muted and predictable. A new government will pursue everything from visa liberalisation, to deeper cooperation in the areas of trade, climate, digital and beyond.