Erdogan to Govern Turkey for Another Five Years

Turkey sits at the center of the West of Suez oil markets, governing the Bosporus straits and the export of oil through the Black Sea and the transport and export of Kurdish oil via the port of Ceyhan.

At the same time, Turkey remains a critical buyer of Russian oil as the rest of Europe looks elsewhere. The reelection of President Erdogan suggests the general continuation of his policies and approach to surrounding countries. Although Turkey’s policies towards Kurdish minorities in Syria and Iraq may draw the most attention, the country’s role in Europe and its relations with the EU, NATO, and Russia will remain critical to oil flow.