CHP’s Leadership Challenge: Balancing Internal Discord and External Demands

The Republican People’s Party (CHP), one of Türkiye’s oldest political entities, currently faces a pivotal moment amid escalating political turbulence. The party is wrestling with internal fractures between its leadership and grassroots activists, revealing tensions over the direction it should take. While some members advocate for reinstating Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to restore stability and continuity, others argue that introducing new leadership could invigorate the party’s appeal to an increasingly skeptical electorate.

To overcome these challenges, CHP must focus on:

• Reestablishing Confidence: Enhancing transparency within party ranks to close communication gaps between leaders and supporters.
• Unified Strategic Vision: Developing cohesive policies that resonate across diverse voter groups from urban…