By Invitation | Erdogan humbled

Ekrem Imamoglu on Turkey’s renewed faith in democracy

Recent elections have upended the country’s politics, says Istanbul’s mayor

Illustration: Dan Williams

THE RESULTS of the local elections held on March 31st are a milestone in Turkey’s history. With most local power now entrusted to the political opposition by voters, Turkey is no longer devoid of options; its trajectory is firmly set towards democracy again.

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