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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is one of President Trump’s favorite strongmen. What does that relationship mean for the US, Turkey, and the world?

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Turkey’s failed coup, explained in 3 minutesTurkey’s failed coup, explained in 3 minutes
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Turkey’s Erdogan may have survived the coup, but he still faces multiple challenges.

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Facetiming the coupFacetiming the coup
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The role of technology in foiling the coup in Turkey is no joke

By Kieran Healy
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Why Turkey’s coup failed, according to an expertWhy Turkey’s coup failed, according to an expert
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What research about coups tells us about the failed attempt in Turkey.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Turkey has had several military coups in its modern history. A historian explains why.Turkey has had several military coups in its modern history. A historian explains why.
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Friday’s coup attempt was not the first time this has happened.

By Matteen Mokalla
Criminal Justice
Turkey’s coup: a Turkish politics expert on why it looks like a failed attemptTurkey’s coup: a Turkish politics expert on why it looks like a failed attempt
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It looks like “an unprofessional, unorganized, botched coup attempt,” says Ömer Taşpınar.

By Ezra Klein
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There’s a military coup in Turkey. Here’s what we know.There’s a military coup in Turkey. Here’s what we know.
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At least part of the Turkish military is trying to depose its civilian government.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Turkey’s coup, explained in less than 500 wordsTurkey’s coup, explained in less than 500 words
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A clear guide to a very confusing situation.

By Zack Beauchamp
Turkey coup: try to picture Donald Trump handling this well
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An expert tries to explain what the hell is going on in TurkeyAn expert tries to explain what the hell is going on in Turkey
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I asked Harvard’s Dani Rodrik to explain what’s happening in Turkey, very slowly.

By Ezra Klein
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A failed coup in Turkey could tip the country into authoritarianismA failed coup in Turkey could tip the country into authoritarianism
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President Erdogan was already tightening his control over Turkey. The coup might make it worse.

By Ezra Klein
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Vox Sentences: There’s a coup underway in TurkeyVox Sentences: There’s a coup underway in Turkey
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What the hell is going on in Turkey, explained.

By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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Will Turkey’s coup succeed? 6 things to watch for.Will Turkey’s coup succeed? 6 things to watch for.
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Germany just voted to recognize the Armenian genocide. Turkey is furious.Germany just voted to recognize the Armenian genocide. Turkey is furious.
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This is a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Turkey’s prime minister just resigned. That’s a dangerous sign for Turkish democracy.Turkey’s prime minister just resigned. That’s a dangerous sign for Turkish democracy.
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This bizarre fistfight in Turkey’s parliament actually tells us a lot about the countryThis bizarre fistfight in Turkey’s parliament actually tells us a lot about the country
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It’s a window into the political and social tensions that have been on the rise in Turkey in recent years.

By Jennifer Williams
Criminal Justice
Watch: the weird German music video that infuriated Turkey’s presidentWatch: the weird German music video that infuriated Turkey’s president
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He summoned the German ambassador to complain about it.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisisThe little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisis
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A leading expert explains.

By Jennifer Williams
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Why Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expertWhy Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expert
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The Russians have been taunting the Turks for a while now.

By Jennifer Williams
Syria
No, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War IIINo, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War III
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But it should still make us ask: What if this had happened in Eastern Europe, where the danger is much higher?

By Max Fisher
Syria
Watch Putin’s angry response to Turkey shooting down a Russian planeWatch Putin’s angry response to Turkey shooting down a Russian plane
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Most ominously, he threatens “serious consequences” for relations between Russia and Turkey, a NATO ally.

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.
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No, it’s not the start of World War III. But this is still a big deal.

By Max Fisher
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Vox Sentences: In June, Turkey’s ruling party lost the majority. Sunday, they got it back.Vox Sentences: In June, Turkey’s ruling party lost the majority. Sunday, they got it back.
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A shocking election result in Turkey; a big change to federal hiring from Obama; and what Republicans really want from the next presidential debate.

By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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Why Turkey’s election results shocked all the expertsWhy Turkey’s election results shocked all the experts
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP won a solid majority in Turkey’s parliament. Here’s why that’s so surprising.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Putin’s latest dangerous move: sending Russian fighter jets into Turkey’s airspacePutin’s latest dangerous move: sending Russian fighter jets into Turkey’s airspace
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Why Russian jets are crossing into Turkey — and why it’s so dangerous.

By Max Fisher
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Turkey’s escalating violence, explainedTurkey’s escalating violence, explained
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Why the long-running conflict between Turkey and the militant PKK group is, all of a sudden, getting worse.

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
What Turkey’s looming election could mean for the fight against ISISWhat Turkey’s looming election could mean for the fight against ISIS
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Turkey’s snap elections could complicate the US-Turkey cooperation in the war on ISIS. Here’s why.

By Annett Meiritz
Explainers
A guide to this week’s shocking election in Turkey — and what happens nextA guide to this week’s shocking election in Turkey — and what happens next
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How Turkey’s disturbingly authoritarian president both won and lost an election on Sunday — without even being on the ballot.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Vox Sentences: Turkey’s ruling party lost its majority. Now what?Vox Sentences: Turkey’s ruling party lost its majority. Now what?
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AKP will probably stay in power — but it’ll need a partner.

By Dylan Matthews
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Vox Sentences: Turkey votes on Sunday. Here are the stakes.Vox Sentences: Turkey votes on Sunday. Here are the stakes.
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It’s a referendum on President Erdogan.

By Dylan Matthews
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Why do Turkey the country and turkey the bird have the same name?Why do Turkey the country and turkey the bird have the same name?
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Basically, some 16th century Europeans got really confused.

By Dylan Matthews
Syria
ISIS is about to take a city called Kobane. Will it drag Turkey into war?ISIS is about to take a city called Kobane. Will it drag Turkey into war?
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ISIS is on the verge of overrunning a Kurdish-held city in northern Syria. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp