Erdogan's Bid for Third Decade Divides Turkey.
TL;DR
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bid for a third decade in power is backed by a vast patronage network that has helped him maintain his grip on the country. The network includes businessmen, media outlets, and religious groups that have benefited from their ties to Erdogan and his ruling AK Party. Critics say the network has enabled corruption and undermined democracy in Turkey.
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