The Loneliness of Recep Tayyip Erdogan
His lifelong resentment of secularists has decimated Turkish democracy.
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Wolfgang Rattay Erdogan Is Dividing Turkey Against Itself
A demonize-and-polarize strategy has worked for the Turkish president in the past. But it may ultimately tear his country apart.
Reuters Turkey Is in Serious Trouble
The country has seen periods of turmoil before. But this time may be different.
Osman Orsal / Reuters The Muslim Brotherhood's Fall Lands Turkey an Unexpected Ally: Kurds
The two groups have disliked each other for years. Here's why they're working together now.
Turks Have Learned the Power of Grassroots Politics
What started as a tree protest is revolutionizing Turkish democracy.
Turkey Fears Russia Too Much to Intervene in Syria
Ankara won't step into the conflict because it's terrified Moscow will retaliate -- again.
Why Turkey Won't Attack Syria
The government doesn't want to boost the stature of the military, it has a big Alawite community, and plenty of other reasons.
