"Turkish Prime Minister Climbs a Higher Perch in Wake of Resignations
By ANTHONY SHADID
Published: July 30, 2011
ISTANBUL — Fifty years ago, when a populist prime minister tangled with the Turkish military, he ended up on the gallows, the mandate of three election victories little consolation. This time around, the rivalry climaxed with most of Turkey’s military command resigning simultaneously, its leader complaining of powerlessness and bad press. "
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