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The Wall Street Journal Instead of cementing the Turkish president’s authority, winning by such a thin—and contested—margin may threaten Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ability to govern unchallenged, writes Yaroslav Trofimov.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Narrow Win Could End Up Undermining Him
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long enjoyed most of the executive powers that he formally obtained in Sunday’s vote on constitutional changes, but he needed a public affirmation of his leadership. His narrow win may threaten his ability to govern unchall Read more ... enged.
107 months ago
Los Angeles Times World Has Recep Tayyip Erdogan just been granted the power to become a dictator? Some of his opponents fear that may be the case.
Turkey's Erdogan declares victory in an election that will give him broad new powers
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in his bid to replace parliamentary democracy with an all-powerful “presidential system.”
107 months ago
The New York Times The state of emergency would further expand Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s powers after the firing and suspension of thousands of soldiers and civil servants.
Erdogan Declares 3-Month State of Emergency in Turkey
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he suspected foreign countries were involved in the attempt to topple his government.
116 months ago
Daily Mail 'Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seen as a president who abuses office to benefit his family and cronies'
Narcissist who threatens us all: MARK ALMOND on Erdogan
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In the absurd dimensions of the Turkish presidential palace we can learn so much about the overweening, ego-inflated ambitions of its prime resident, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (pictured).
116 months ago
The New York Times A look a Erdogan's controversial rule in Turkey, published just days ago.
“The ship is going very fast toward the rocks,” said Ergun Ozbudun, a liberal constitutional expert who once defended Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “Pray for us.”
Turkish Leader Erdogan Making New Enemies and Frustrating Old Friends
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan long professed a foreign policy of “zero problems with neighbors” but now seems mired in disputes with just about everybody.
116 months ago
The New York Times Where Recep Tayyip Erdoğan once held up Turkey as a model of Muslim democracy, he now frequently attacks democratic institutions.
Turkish Leader Erdogan Making New Enemies and Frustrating Old Friends
nytimes.com
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan long professed a foreign policy of “zero problems with neighbors” but now seems mired in disputes with just about everybody.
117 months ago
The Economist By bombing the Kurds, as well as Islamic State, Recep Erdogan is adding to the Middle East's chaos http://econ.st/1ghL3p3
Erdogan’s dangerous gambit
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TURKEY’S allies in the West have felt increasingly queasy about its wayward president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At home he has become authoritarian and wants to...
128 months ago
The New York Times "The overall assumption is that President Erdogan wants to create the conditions so the result of June 7 can be overturned, so that he can run the country from the presidency," said Suat Kiniklioglu, a former lawmaker from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's par Read more ... ty.
Turkey’s Push Into War Is Seen as Erdogan’s Political Strategy
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Analysts say that by resuming an armed struggle with the Kurds, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is setting the stage for snap elections so his party can regain control of Parliament.
128 months ago
The Economist By bombing the Kurds, as well as Islamic State, Recep Erdogan is adding to the Middle East's chaos http://econ.st/1UkCcCe
Erdogan’s dangerous gambit
econ.st
TURKEY’S allies in the West have felt increasingly queasy about its wayward president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At home he has become authoritarian and wants to...
128 months ago
The New York Times Like much of what happens in Turkey, the election campaign was dominated by Mr. Erdogan’s (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) outsize personality.
Turkey’s Elections Will Test Power of the President
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not on the ballot, but wants to increase his authority through a constitutional change if his allies win enough seats in Parliament.
130 months ago