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Turkey's protests & crackdowns complicate EU relations
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Turkey's protests & crackdowns complicate EU relations

Do you think the Signal controversy in the US will have an impact on the transatlantic relationship? What impact do you think the Turkish protests and instability will have on Turkish relationships with its European allies? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm, Sweden.

Ekrem Imamoglu, from Republican People's Party, is seen as one of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strongest political rivals.
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Turkey arrests Erdoğan’s chief political rival days before presidential primary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a widespread crackdown on his political opposition Wednesday when police arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu just days before the popular opposition leader was set to win his party’s presidential nod.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves as he addresses his supporters in Ankara following his victory in the second round of the presidential election.
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Erdogan wins reelection — what's next for Turkey?

Eurasia Group analyst Emre Peker says: "Quite an explosive mix — politically for Erdogan, and personally for all Turkey."

Erdogan the strongman with the Turkish flag
by ian bremmer

Turkey’s sultan Erdogan is not going anywhere

Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan is … strong.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a rally ahead of the May 14 election in Istanbul.
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Is the Erdoğan era in Turkey coming to an end?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony to mark the delivery of nuclear fuel to the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia, in Ankara.
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Turkey's looming crisis

What if the president loses reelection but only by a slim margin and forces a rerun? Look at what happened in 2019.

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, greets his supporters accompanied by his wife during a rally in Istanbul.
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The man who could beat Erdogan

Turkey’s next presidential election is on May 14, and the incumbent is facing strong opposition. Could he lose?

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at the coordination center of Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority in Ankara.
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How Turkey’s Erdoğan responds to quake could impact his reelection chances

If he does well on the disaster response, the president has a much better shot at reelection in May.

China overhauls Hong Kong elections; Brazil & Turkey under pressure
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China overhauls Hong Kong elections; Brazil & Turkey under pressure

Ian Bremmer discusses Hong Kong's election changes, Bolsonaro's latest cabinet reshuffle, and Turkey's economic problems on World In 60 Seconds.