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The stakes are high as Turkey votes

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Erdogan's Block on Sweden Joining NATO

The big first question that either winner will face is whether to lift Turkey's block on Sweden joining NATO. The expectation among diplomats is that if the challenger wins the election, you would see that block being lifted. What's more uncertain is what would happen if Erdogan wins another term. Some diplomats think that secure having gained another term in power, he may then be ready to change position and let Sweden join NATO.

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