It looks like Recep Tayyip Erdogan is here to stay
All the signs point to the Turkish president extending his 20 years in power.
All the signs point to the Turkish president extending his 20 years in power.
If he wins, Erdogan will probably be president for life, and the last sparks of a plural open society in Turkey will be extinguished. Kemal Kilicdaroglu stands in his way.
For the now united opposition, the May elections can’t come soon enough.
Daily Briefing: Anger is emerging at the human failings which compounded the tragic impact of this natural disaster.Â
The disaster has significant political implications beyond the appalling human toll.
This area of Turkey is prone to earthquakes as it lies at the intersection of three of the tectonic plates that make up the Earth’s crust.
With cities across the fragile region reduced to ruins, the international community is stepping up to offer support.
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