Erdoğan Hails 'Resilience' While Purging Dissidents
Erdoğan's pronouncements about the 'West losing its arguments' conveniently omit the fact that Türkiye has been steadily losing its own. For instance, according to Human Rights Watch, Türkiye's crackdown on dissent has intensified, with thousands arrested, including journalists and political opponents. This isn't 'resilience' in the face of global disarray; it's an opportunity to consolidate power
while the world looks elsewhere. The 'global storm' narrative neatly diverts attention from the increasing authoritarianism within Türkiye's borders. How many 'global storms' does it take before we question if the strongman waving the umbrella is actually causing the rain? Is 'resilience' just another word for 'tolerating unchecked power grabs' when the media, like the Daily Sabah, acts as a loyal
megaphone?