Core Insights - The article presents the weekly ranking of outstanding works titled "作·嗅之星" for the period from August 15 to August 21, 2025, highlighting the top articles and their authors [1][10]. Ranking Summary - TOP 1: "The History of Middle-Aged Poverty in Japan" by Analyst Boden [4][6] - TOP 2: "Property Fees, Nationwide Plunge" by Yan Finance [4][7] - TOP 3: "The Mechanical Parking Spaces Everyone is Against are Finally Fading" by Cha Ping Jun [4][7] - TOP 4: "Backstab? Russia Announces Ban on Chinese Trucks" by Fast Knife Finance [4][7] - TOP 5: "The Collapse of 'Erdogan Economics', Where is Turkey Headed?" by New Trend Think Tank [4][7] - TOP 6: "The Biggest Challenge for Moutai is Young People Not Posting Moutai on Xiaohongshu" by Zhuo Zhuo You Wen [4][7] - TOP 7: "Why Russia is Reluctant to Develop the Far East?" by Jiang Ning Zhi Fu [4][7] - TOP 8: "Xiaomi's Moment of Weakness" by Autocar Weekly [4][7] - TOP 9: "How Sheraton Declined in China?" by Travel Industry [4][7] Support for Authors - The platform will regularly provide bonuses and special support rights to the awarded authors to encourage the continuous production of quality content [9].

Group 1 - Erdogan has successfully suppressed opposition and resolved the PKK issue, marking a significant political achievement for his nationalist and Islamist agenda [1][4][12] - Turkey is seen as an ideal diplomatic venue for international negotiations, enhancing its geopolitical influence in regions like the Caucasus and Syria [2][19] - The Turkish economy faces structural issues, including high deficits, unemployment, and low labor participation, despite temporary stabilization efforts post-2023 elections [4][22][43] Group 2 - Erdogan's political future is uncertain, with challenges in modifying the constitution to extend his presidency and declining public support [5][51][53] - The PKK's disarmament in May 2025 is a significant domestic political victory for Erdogan, potentially aiding his coalition's efforts to secure the necessary parliamentary votes for constitutional amendments [12][14][15] - Erdogan's foreign policy strategy, characterized by "strategic ambiguity," allows Turkey to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and expand its influence [16][18][19] Group 3 - The economic policies under Erdogan, particularly the "Erdoganomics" approach, have led to soaring inflation rates, peaking at 85.5% in November 2022, and significant currency depreciation [25][28][33] - The recent shift back to orthodox economic policies, including a substantial interest rate hike from 8.5% to 50%, aims to stabilize the Turkish lira and attract foreign investment [33][34] - Turkey's reliance on short-term external financing to address its ongoing current account deficit poses significant vulnerabilities to economic stability [43][44][46] Group 4 - The geopolitical landscape presents both opportunities and risks for Turkey, with ongoing regional conflicts and the potential for increased Russian influence post-Ukraine war [47][49][50] - Erdogan's lack of a clear political successor raises concerns about the future stability of his administration and Turkey's geopolitical position [54][55][56] - The interplay between Turkey's economic challenges and geopolitical ambitions will determine its future trajectory, as Erdogan's leadership faces increasing scrutiny [56][57]