Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a prominent Turkish politician who has served as the President of Turkey since 2014. Before his presidency, he was the Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014 and the Mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998. Erdoğan is known for his significant influence on Turkish politics and his role in transforming Turkey's political landscape. Under Erdoğan's leadership, Turkey has experienced substantial economic growth, but his tenure has also been marked by controversies, including crackdowns on dissent and media freedom. He is a founding member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which has played a crucial role in shaping modern Turkey.