Fatma Tanis

Fatma Tanis, NPR's correspondent in Istanbul, dives into Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's surprising re-election amid political and humanitarian crises. She highlights how Erdogan's tactics of populism and intimidation sustained his power, focusing on voter motivations and national identity. Tanis discusses the implications of his victory for democracy in Turkey and beyond, exploring both the potential for democratic revival and the risk of ongoing authoritarianism, all while positioning Turkey's unique geopolitical stance between the West and Russia.