Breaking down Erdogan's legacy with expert Michael Rubin
Turkish President Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics for nearly two decades, consolidating power and seeking to become a second Ataturk. While Erdogan may see himself as larger than life, expert Michael Rubin draws on historical precedents to make the case in his piece “Where Will Erdoğan be Buried?” that the true measure of how Turks view him will become apparent only after his death.
Michael Rubin, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, joins The Greek Current to discuss his latest piece and look at Erdogan’s legacy.
Read Michael Rubin’s article in the National Interest here: Where Will Erdoğan be Buried?
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