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The article comments on the falling position of the People's Democratic Party in the Turkish politics following the 2016 election.

The article discusses the victory of the Justice and Development party in 2015 elections in Turkey and the administration of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Emphasis is given to topics such as the targeting of opposition media groups by the government, the bombing of territory controlled by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and Erdogan's desire to change the constitution to create an executive presidency.

The article discusses the former Turkish Prime Minister, member of the Turkish political party the Justice and Development Party (AK) and current Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call for elections in Turkey, including in regard to AK's inability to form a coalition government, violence between Kurds and the Turkish army and the AK's hope for votes from nationalists.

An editorial is presented on the upcoming election in Turkey. It expresses the view that it would be bad for the country if the Justice and Development (AK) political party won a large majority as that would allow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to push through constitutional changes giving the presidency greater powers. It calls on Turks to vote for the People's Democratic Party (HDP), a pro-Kurdish party.

The article reports that Turkish president Abdullah Gul announced on April 18, 2014 that he had no political plans for the future. It states he was a co-founder of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK) and was considered the only political figure of sufficient weight to challenge prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It mentions that despite allegations against Erdogan and his associates, the AK took 45 percent of the vote in March 30 local elections, and speculates on Gul's decision.

The article considers the victory of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party in local elections held in Turkey on March 30, 2014. The author says that Erdogan's vow to take revenge on political opponents is dangerous in a country that has become increasingly polarized during his rule. It is recommended that Erdogan exert more effort to represent all Turks rather than just his political allies.