A turning point for Türkiye? Erdogan moves against his rivals
About this episode
The episode discusses President Erdogan's recent actions against political rivals and the implications for Türkiye's political landscape.
Moves by President Erdogan to arrest and imprison two of his key political rivals have prompted warnings that Türkiye is sliding into authoritarianism. There are fears he may change the constitution next to stay in power.
People in this episode
Hosts: Geraldine Doogue, Hamish Macdonald
Topics covered
- politics
- authoritarianism
- constitutional change
- Turkey
- Erdogan
- rivalry
Keywords
- Erdogan
- Türkiye
- political rivals
- authoritarianism
- constitution
- politics
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Places: Türkiye
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