The recent arrest of Ekrem ImamoÄlu, Mayor of Istanbul and a key rival to President ErdoÄan, has sparked nationwide protests, signaling growing discontent with ErdoÄan's leadership and authoritarian tendencies. Accusations of corruption and terrorism against ImamoÄlu are viewed by many as politically motivated. The crackdown marks a potential transition from a 'competitive authoritarian' regime to outright oppression. Notably, this comes on the heels of a call for a ceasefire from the PKK's imprisoned leader, highlighting the complex political landscape in Turkey. Expert Jenny White discusses the implications of ImamoÄlu's detention on ErdoÄan's power dynamics going forward.
ErdoÄan's increasing authoritarianism is evident in his crackdown on opponents like Ekrem ImamoÄlu, indicating a transformation toward a more repressive governance model without genuine political competition.
The arrest of ImamoÄlu marks a significant moment in Turkish politics. If ErdoÄan gets away with this, Turkey's regime may move from 'competitive authoritarian' to something far more oppressive.
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