Why Turkey's May 14 Election Really Matters

by Austin Bay Turkey's May 14, 2023, national elections are critical, foremost for Turkish citizens. Their democracy is at stake. But that isn't the only reason Turkish and European media call next week's vote the most important in 100 years. The election, which pits the President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against the much more moderate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, also affects NATO solidarity, political sta...

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