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Turkey's Economic Collapse Won't Hurt Erdogan Politically | Time

Turkey's Economy May Be in Freefall, But Erdogan's Base Believes He Can Do No Wrong

By Soner Cagaptay August 16, 2018 IDEAS

Turkish economy faces severe economic troubles as Ankara readies for what could be a drawn-out fight with its ally the U.S. over the arrest of Pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey. However, do not expect the base of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to abandon him. No matter the troubles facing Turkey, Erdogan’s followers believe they have a historic mission to stand by the man they adoringly refer to as the Reis (meaning Leader or Captain in Turkish).

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