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Why Türkiye Is at a Tipping Point Between Democracy and Authoritarianism

As the regime ratchets up repression, two factors work in its favor—but protests and increased international pressure offer hope for democracy.

· March 26, 2025
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Who’s Going to Unite Europe on Defense?
· March 21, 2025
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Trump Has Launched a Second American Revolution. This Time, It’s Against the World.
· March 19, 2025
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Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Major Step Forward
· March 17, 2025
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“That Is a Five-Alarm Fire”: Jake Sullivan on the Past and Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
· March 13, 2025
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Why the Events at Columbia University Will Have Profound Chilling Effects
· March 12, 2025
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