Turkey’s Lawfare Is a Warning
Project Syndicate • 2/18/2026
Summary
The detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu exemplifies democratic backsliding in Turkey. Legal institutions and procedures are being used to control political competition while maintaining an appearance of democracy.
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