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May 2023
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Can Turkish President Erdogan keep his j...

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing his first serious political challenge in two decades. As the country heads for a run-off vote, can Erdogan keep his job?
 
Join host Laura Kyle.

Guests:

Tarik Oguzlu - Professor of international relations at Istanbul Aydin University.

Helin Sari Ertem - Associate Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University. 

Yusuf Alabarda - Columnist for Turkiye Gazetesi.

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