Turkey’s Opaque Private Energy Sector

Patronage and Power Players in Turkey’s Energy Sector In
parallel with the rise to power of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
and his Justice and Development Party (AKP), we are witnessing the
rise of a system of patronage in Turkey. To secure and extend their
influence throughout state and society, including in key sectors of
the economy, such as the energy sector, the government of President
Erdogan appears to be providing preferential treatment to party
loyalists. All Trust in a Son-in-Law The most visible actors in
Turkey’s energy…

Patronage and Power Players in Turkey’s Energy Sector In
parallel with the rise to power of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
and his Justice and Development Party (AKP), we are witnessing the
rise of a system of patronage in Turkey. To secure and extend their
influence throughout state and society, including in key sectors of
the economy, such as the energy sector, the government of President
Erdogan appears to be providing preferential treatment to party
loyalists. All Trust in a Son-in-Law The most visible actors in
Turkey’s energy…