Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a Turkish politician who has served as the President of Turkey since 2014. Born on February 26, 1954, in Istanbul, Erdogan rose to prominence as the leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which he co-founded in 2001. He served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014, during which time he implemented a series of economic and social reforms that transformed Turkey into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. As President, Erdogan has continued to play a dominant role in Turkish politics, using his executive powers to shape the country's domestic and foreign policy. He has been a vocal advocate for Turkish interests, particularly in the Middle East, and has taken a strong stance against terrorism and extremism. Erdogan has also been a key player in international relations, particularly in the context of the European Union and the United States. Despite controversy and criticism over his authoritarian tendencies and human rights record, Erdogan remains a highly influential figure in Turkish politics and a dominant force in the region.