ISTANBUL: An obscure firebrand nationalist contender, Sinan Ogan, who clinched a modest 5.2% of the vote in the preliminary presidential election on 14 May, has thrown his weight behind President Tayyip Erdogan for the imminent runoff. This unexpected endorsement serves as a major shot in the arm for Erdogan’s campaign, further muddying the waters for … Continue reading Nationalist Wild Card Backs Erdogan, Upends Runoff Dynamics