How Conspiracies Sustain One-Man Rule in Turkey and Beyond
By exploiting Turkey’s long-held prejudices, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is able to maintain his grip on power, argues Aykan Erdemir.
Christianity
How Conspiracies Sustain One-Man Rule in Turkey and Beyond
By exploiting Turkey’s long-held prejudices, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is able to maintain his grip on power, argues Aykan Erdemir
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Policy Briefs
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