Erdogan's Toughest Election Yet.

Turkish President Erdogan has resorted to negative messaging ahead of the country's elections, accusing his opponents of ties to "terrorist" groups and unnamed Western powers. The race is too close to call, with polls indicating that Erdogan is vulnerable. His decision to formalize one-man rule during a 2017 referendum has united the opposition and ensured that he receives the lion's share of blame for national crises, including a years-long economic downturn. Erdogan's recent attempts to restore credibility to his economic policies have failed, and his populist measures may not be enough to shift the public mood in his favor.