6 Startling Contrasts: Turkey’s Military Might Versus A Weakening Democracy

European Leaders Confront a Dilemma: The Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, U.S. Defense Security Lapses, and Dubious Arms Deals Highlight Turkey’s Decline Since the 2013 Gezi Park Protests and 2016 Failed Coup—Forcing a Choice Between Immediate Strategic Gains and Enduring Democratic Values.