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Özel's Speech Highlights Risks of Turkey's 'Democracy Revolution'

Özgür Özel's speech in Saraçhane criticized Turkey's one-man rule, referencing historical parallels of popular movements and their leaders' eventual failures; the ongoing situation shows a public desire for change but also the risk of repeating past errors.

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Lukashenko Begins Seventh Term Amidst Repression and International Condemnation

Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a seventh term as president of Belarus on Tuesday, claiming his rule enjoys widespread popular support despite widespread international condemnation and accusations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses.

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Putin's 25-Year Grip on Power: Consolidation, Suppression, and Enduring Rule

Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule in Russia has been marked by the erosion of democratic institutions, suppression of dissent, and consolidation of power through strategic maneuvering and the cultivation of a loyal inner circle, despite facing multiple challenges including protests and war.

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Erdogan Arrests Rival Mayor, Solidifying Authoritarian Grip on Turkey

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest on charges of leading a criminal organization, days before his anticipated presidential candidacy announcement, signals Turkish President Erdogan's move towards full authoritarianism amidst declining approval ratings and potential U.S. policy shifts under Presi...

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Erdoğan's Power Grab: Mayor's Arrest Amidst Geopolitical Advantage

President Erdoğan's arrest of Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, is seen by Handelsblatt and Neue Zürcher Zeitung as a power grab, exploiting favorable geopolitical conditions and the West's perceived weakness to consolidate autocratic rule in Turkey.

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Imamoglu's Arrest Sparks Widespread Protests, Raising Concerns About Turkey's Democracy

Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest on March 23rd, 2024, on corruption charges sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about Turkey's democratic future, with 15 million people voting for him in a primary election, officially making him the CHP's presidential candidate for 2028 ...

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Putin's 25-Year Rule: Consolidation of Power in Russia

Vladimir Putin's consolidation of power in Russia began with the unexpected resignation of President Boris Yeltsin in 1999, ultimately leading to Putin's 25-year rule characterized by strategic power shifts, suppression of dissent, and manipulation of historical narratives.

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Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Protests, Raising Concerns of Turkish Autocracy

Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, days before his expected nomination for the 2028 presidential election, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about the country's democratic backsliding amidst economic hardship.

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Murillo Appointed Supreme Chief of Nicaragua's Army, Consolidating Family's Power"

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega appointed his wife, Rosario Murillo, as the supreme chief of the Nicaraguan army via an emergency amendment to military laws, granting the Ortega-Murillo family complete control over the military and further solidifying their authoritarian rule.

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Turkey's 2025 Institutional Crisis: Judiciary and Universities Under Scrutiny

In 2025 Turkey, simultaneous actions against universities and the judiciary, including dismissals and investigations, raise concerns about institutional independence, following years of alleged exam and hiring irregularities.

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Lukashenko Begins Seventh Term Amidst Controversy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began his seventh term on Tuesday, January 26th, 2024, following a controversial election and amid accusations of US-backed attempts to overthrow his government.

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Trump's USAGM Defunding Endangers Journalists, Sparks Global Concerns

The Trump administration's March 14th executive order defunding the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), jeopardizes 3,500 employees, many facing deportation to countries where they risk imprisonment or death; this action has been praised by authoritarian governments, raising concerns about its impac...

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