Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a prominent Turkish politician who has served as the President of Turkey since 2014 and was Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014. He is the leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), known for his conservative policies and focus on economic development. Erdoğan's leadership has significantly shaped Turkey's domestic policies and foreign relations, emphasizing nationalism and Islamic values. His tenure has been marked by both economic growth and controversial moves regarding democracy and press freedoms, making him a central and influential figure in Turkish politics.