Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.
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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.
Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Condemns U.K. Migrant Plan
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and a member of the House of Lords, told Parliament that the government’s plan to deal with immigration is “morally unacceptable.”
The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit
The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family.
In Turkey, Erdogan Loyalists Can’t Imagine Anyone Else in Charge
Staunch supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan still like his tough-guy rhetoric and critiques of the West and see no viable alternative, though he has been accused of mismanaging the economy.
Russian and Ukrainian Delegates Fight Over Ukrainian Flag at a Conference
Two altercations over Ukrainian flags occurred at a regional parliamentary conference in Ankara, the Turkish capital.
As a King Is Crowned, Some Britons Ask Why the Monarchy Persists
As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Ahead of Elections, Turkish Opposition Leader Takes on Erdogan’s Legacy
Ahead of next month’s elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu has pledged to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s legacy with a focus on tackling inflation and strengthening democracy.
Keir Starmer Is Quietly Bending the U.K. Labour Party to His Will
Political observers from his own side say he has been “ruthless” in reshaping the party as it looks to reclaim power.