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Erdogan’s government in panic over risk of electoral defeats

President Erdogan and his party are waging an election campaign of unprecedented vitriol and polarization, including a strong dose of religion, the main driver of which is the fear of losing big cities amid the country’s economic crisis.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a rally for the upcoming local elections, in Istanbul, Turkey March 12, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer - RC18264B3470
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a rally for the upcoming local elections, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 12, 2019. — REUTERS/Murad Sezer

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