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‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog

Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin

The Guardian - UK

‘Europe is the core – America joined as an offshoot’: the historian challenging what ‘the west’ means

Was the ‘western alliance’ dreamt up to further American and British interests? Georgios Varouxakis argues that the idea is older, quintessentially European, and even anti-imperialist

The Guardian - UK

Exodus review – broadside against Erdoğan’s Turkey takes the multi-narrative, multi-character route

Serkan Nihat’s story follows a group of Turkish fugitives, but it bites off rather more than it can chew

The Guardian - UK

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Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Euronews

Why are thousands of people protesting in Turkey after Istanbul mayor’s arrest?

More than 1,100 people have been arrested as tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges decried as politically motivated

The Independent UK

Turkey detains journalists as protests against jailing of Erdoğan rival rock nation

Turkey is cracking down on large protests triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor and rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Euronews

What's the newest wave of Turkey VPN bans tell us about the country's internet?

Around 16 VPN providers, including ProtonVPN and Surfshark, have been targeted by the bans. Yet, there are still some ways to get around Ankara's censorship.

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Amid growing tension between Russia, Iran and the US, Syria's Kurds have been sidelined

In north-east Syria, the 12-year conflict is far from over. Russian fighter jets buzz US surveillance drones, threatening to bring them down. Iranian-backed militias occasionally fire rockets at US positions. The Assad regime maintains that it will “regain every inch” of Syria, ending Kurdish autonomy in the north-east.

The Conversation

Turkey agrees to Sweden Nato membership after previously blocking bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seemed to previously suggest he would only allow Sweden to join if Turkey was re-considered for EU membership

The Independent UK

Turkey elections: will the internet withstand the final round?

Turks are hoping for the best but expecting the worst, experts say, with an increase in Turkey VPN usage since May 12. Here's what is at stake.

TechRadar

Disbelief in Diyarbakir as Turkey heads for presidential run-off

Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeast voted overwhelmingly for Kilicdaroglu, but it wasn’t enough to beat Erdogan.

Al Jazeera

Turkey elections: how likely is an information blackout?

As citizens are getting ready to head to the polls this weekend, experts recommend getting a Turkey VPN to bypass potential disruptions. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar

Vladimir Putin's Trip To Tehran Ends With Endorsement From Iran And Clashes With Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin's first major summit outside the country since Ukraine's invasion ended with an endorsement from Iran for its response to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and a clash with Turkey over Syria.

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