Friday, November 04, 2016

Turkey crosses new thresholds in descent to autocracy

Turkey crosses new thresholds in descent to autocracy

Watching the state of affairs in Turkey, one cannot help but wonder whether the country weathered a coup attempt in July or fell victim to a successful one. This alarming question is fueled by three patterns of action the government has followed after the botched coup, using extraordinary powers made possible by its declared state of emergency.

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