Erdogan's Re-election: Implications for Turkey and the West

Following his victory in Turkey's recent election, President Erdogan continued his divisive rhetoric, denigrating his opponent, dismissing LGBTQ people as a threat to "family," and ruling out the release of an imprisoned Kurdish political leader. Analysts predict that Erdogan will continue to use polarizing discourse to maintain his coalition of voters, setting Turkey on a divisive and turbulent course for the foreseeable future. Erdogan's victory was a blow to opposition supporters who had rallied around pledges of restoring democracy and protecting civil liberties. Despite his winning strategy, Erdogan faces challenges in stabilizing the economy and managing coalition partners with extreme views.