JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Strongman Illusion.

  • Published In: Dissent (0012-3846), 2025, v. 72, n. 3. P. 41 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Iğsız, Aslı 3 of 3

Abstract

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has long been regarded as a model "strongman." A co-founder of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), Erdoğan has served as mayor of Istanbul (1994–1998), prime minister (2003–2014), president in a parliamentary system (2014–2017), and presi-dent in an authoritarian regime (2018–present). During his time in power, he has been criticized for dismantling fragile checks and balances, enabling corruption, and suppressing dissent. In a world where authoritarian political figures and movements appear to draw inspiration from one another, tur-key's trajectory offers significant insights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Dissent (0012-3846). 2025/10, Vol. 72, Issue 3, p41
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0012-3846
  • DOI:10.1353/dss.2025.a969563
  • Accession Number:188319797
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