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Turkey: Democracy in Turmoil
Turkey is increasingly polarized, as demonstrated by this weekend's elections. We look at the potential repercussions for the Middle East, Europe and for US interests.
Turkey, which the US calls a stable Democracy, is increasingly polarized — as demonstrated by this weekend's local elections. Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is promising to increase his crackdown on the political opposition, which includes a former ally who lives in the mountains of Pennsylvania. We look at the potential repercussions for the Middle East, Europe and for America's interests. Also, Obamacare hits its target enrollment -- and then some. On today's Talking Point, did the CIA mislead Americans to justify torture? Will President Obama declassify a massive Senate report that's created a public dispute with the agency?
Banner image: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (L), accompanied by his son Bilal and daughter Sumeyye, greets his supporters at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara March 30, 2014. Photo: Stringer/Reuters