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The ugly truth is that autocracy is often popular

By Dan Hannan
Published May 18, 2023 11:23am ET
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The ugly truth is that autocracy is often popular
Many American commentators are struggling with the idea that Turkey appears ready to reelect President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an autocrat who has harassed dissidents, closed hostile newspapers, and jailed opponents. The New York Times said the final runoff will be a “nail-biter.” The Washington Post called it a “knife edge.” In fact, Erdogan won the […]

Many American commentators are struggling with the idea that Turkey appears ready to reelect President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an autocrat who has harassed dissidents, closed hostile newspapers, and jailed opponents.

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