Mustafa Akyol in the NYT
Turkey’s Bumpy Ride to Democracy

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said: “Democracy is like a train. We shall get out when we arrive at the station we want.” Erdogan may have arrived at his intended destination, but in a compelling NYT op-ed, Mustafa Akyol urges his fellow countrymen to get back onboard and to “follow the example of one Arab country that has managed to avoid political gridlock: Tunisia.”

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2025
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.