Erdogan's Political Reign Has Never Been on Shakier Footing | Time

Erdogan's Political Reign Has Never Been on Shakier Footing BY IAN BREMMER MARCH 30, 2023 5:00 AM EDT   Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was mayor of Istanbul when a devastating earthquake hit Izmit in 1999, killing more than 17,000 people and devastating the country’s economy. The government’s shambolic response to the natural disaster created an opportunity for Erdogan to burnish his credentials as a capable and compassionate leader, setting the stage for his election as premier in 2003. More:Erdogan's Political Reign Has Never Been on Shakier Footing | Time