The paradox of politics under Erdogan
13 August, 2014 | Posted By: Oren Laurent
By Oren Laurent
President, Banc De Binary
On Sunday, Turkey was tasked for the first time with electing its President. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, barred from standing as Prime Minister for a fourth time, won with a distinct 52% of the vote. Somewhat controversially, he amended the constitution after a referendum in 2007 stating that the presidency should be publicly elected and has announced that because of this, the office will now hold greater power. What does his victory mean for Turkey’s future?
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