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Erkan Arikan

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turkey s democracy is alive and kicking

Turkey's Democracy Is Alive and Kicking

For Turkish president Erdogan, the loss of Istanbul – in a re-run mayoral election – after 25 years is symptomatic of the cracks within his authoritarian control of the country.

istanbul election re do is a death knell for democracy

Istanbul Election Re-Do is a Death Knell For Democracy