Is Erdoğan becoming a Turkish dictator?

Turkey, which was once a model for democracy in the Middle East, was skirting dangerously close to autocratic rule under its current leadership, writes the author. The failed coup attempt in July 2016 led to a massive crackdown on the government’s political opponents – and, in particular, the increasing personal power of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been a cause for concern.

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ESO: Background information: Taking Turkey seriously http://www.europeansources.info/record/taking-turkey-seriously/

ESO: Background information: Turkey’s Erdogan declares state of emergency after coup bid http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkeys-erdogan-declares-state-of-emergency-after-coup-bid/

ESO: Background information: Can Liberalism Return to Turkey? http://www.europeansources.info/record/judy-asks-can-liberalism-return-to-turkey/

The Conversation, 22.08.16: Turkey isn’t a failed state, but maybe it should act like one https://theconversation.com/turkey-isnt-a-failed-state-but-maybe-it-should-act-like-one-64181

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