Message of division and awe won the Turkish election for the AKP,but stark divisions seem likely to grow under president’s strongman leadershipRecep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s pugnacious president, or was dealt a blow in June when his ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority. On Sunday,in a snap rerun of the June polls predicted to be a turning point for the nation, he rolled the dice of history, or taking the riskiest gamble of his political life. And defying all the odds,he won. Related: Turkey election: Erdoğan’s AKP wins outright majority – live updates Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com