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Will NATO soon have a dictator? He can now do as Putin and Xi do.
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Will NATO soon have a dictator? He can now do as Putin and Xi do.

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, known for his strongman image, is reportedly seeking to personally select opposition figures.
  • Erdogan has a history of suppressing dissent, but his current approach suggests a desire to control the political landscape more directly.
  • This move comes amid his long tenure as president and his international image, previously described by Donald Trump as that of a 'tough one.'

For years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cultivated an image as a strongman, a figure of solid power. This perception was even highlighted during a past visit to the White House, where he sat alongside then-U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump described Erdogan as someone he liked, noting, 'Usually I don't like people with opinions, but I've always liked this kind of person. He's a tough one.' This sentiment underscores Erdogan's international reputation among some leaders.

Now, reports suggest Erdogan is shifting his strategy. While he has long been known for cracking down on opposition, his alleged current aim is to personally handpick opposition figures. This move implies a desire for even tighter control over Turkey's political narrative and opposition landscape.

Usually I don't like people with opinions, but I've always liked this kind of person. He's a tough one.

— Donald TrumpDescribing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a past visit to the White House.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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