Audio In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne about Turkey. To the casual observer, Turkey may best be known for its history — it was the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is home to Mount Ararat — the architecture of its capital Istanbul, including the landmark Hagia Sophia. It's also famous for its culture, carpets, bazaars and food. These days, however, Turkey is also notable for its volatile economy, something both the East and the West are watching. Read More: Turkey Takes a First Step Toward Capital Controls What Unrest Provoked by Inflation Could Look Like in 2022