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15 Key Moments When Benevolent Leaders Became Tyrants

Darren March 31, 2026 7 min

15. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Authoritarian Turn

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan began as a reformer, mending ties with Europe and enhancing rights. However, since 2016, he has consolidated power, purged opposition, and limited press freedoms. This shift is seen as a cautionary transformation from prosperity to control. Details at The Guardian.

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15. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Authoritarian Turn

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