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Turkish PM Binali Yildirim. REUTERS/Umit Bektas


Presidential System Ignites Debate in Turkey

Presidential System Ignites Debate in Turkey

Ankara-Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) plans to propose to parliament a Constitutional amendment to establish a presidential system based on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s plan to expand his powers and shrink the government’s authorities. During...
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 4, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul


Opinion: The Dangers of Presidential Rule

Opinion: The Dangers of Presidential Rule

This week, Afghans started registering for their next presidential election in an atmosphere that could hardly be described as enthusiastic. The prospects of the election are the subject of great speculation. Some doubt it will actually take place. Others fear the...