Turkey’s government revolution promises a bumpy ride

Subject

Turkey’s new presidential system.

Significance

With this month’s introduction of a presidential system, Turkey’s old administration has been largely swept away and replaced by one in which all levers of power are in the hands of the president and his staff.

Impacts

• Ties with countries operating similar systems, such as Russia, will increase.
• There will be little international criticism of the new system.
• Public-sector procurement costs will rise sharply this year.