After two decades in power, a struggling Recep Tayyip Erdogan has two more weeks to persuade Turkish voters that he should continue as president.
Tag: Elections
In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.
Who Will Win Turkey’s Election? Astrologers Find Answers in the Stars
Amid economic uncertainty and the most competitive elections in years, interest in fortune tellers has surged in Turkey.
Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake
The vote is seen as a referendum on the military, which has ruled Thailand for nine years. Results could determine the path for democracy in the country.
Defeat for Modi’s Party in South India Heartens His Rivals
An overturn in Karnataka is a morale boost for the beleaguered opposition Congress party. But defeating the B.J.P. nationally remains a long shot.
Erdogan’s Loss in Turkey’s Election Would Stir Anxiety in Moscow
European leaders would be delighted to have “an easier Turkey,” while Russia could lose an important economic and diplomatic partnership should the Turkish leader lose power in Sunday’s elections.
Erdogan Amassed Power in Turkey. He Could Still Lose This Election.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has tilted the political playing field in his favor over the past two decades, concentrating power in his own hands. Still, he faces a stiff challenge in Sunday’s election.
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
Erdogan’s Election Prospects Take a Hit as a Challenger Drops Out
With Turks going to the polls on Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had hoped for a swift victory. But the departure of one challenger is likely to benefit his main competitor.