Erdogan tightens his grip on Turkey

Erdogan tightens his grip on Turkey

Author: The Hellenic American Leadership Council May 30, 2026 Duration: 59:19
Ayla Jean Yackley, Henri Barkey, Ambassador Marc Pierini, and Aya Burweila join Thanos Davelis this week as we break down the latest crackdown on Turkey’s opposition and its wider ramifications for Turkish democracy and the West, while looking into what Turkey is up to in Libya, where it's looking to expand its influence.

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