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Of Hats, Jackets, and Turkish Politics

Of Hats, Jackets, and Turkish Politics

Soner Cagaptay and Oya Rose Aktas
September 4, 2017

In an era of populism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is at the helm. After coming to power as Turkey’s prime minister in 2003, Erdogan became president in 2014. In April, he won a referendum to become an executive-style president, simultaneously assuming the offices of head of state and head of government.

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