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Why Strongmen Win in Weak States, Erdogan's authoritarian rule over…
Why Strongmen Win in Weak States
Weak democratic institution
Promises of reform and better life
Gain control of media
Gains control of Military
Control over education and information
Corruption
Restriction of Human rights
Control of Freedom of speech
Control over elections
Economic instability
Promises of stability
Population favors stability over democratic institution
Charisma
Leaders use something to gain popular vote
Religion
Reform/stability
Media
Demonization of opposition
Political opponents
Educational researchers
Media opposition
Erdogan's authoritarian rule over Turkey
Controlling
Controls elections
Demonizes Opposition
Controls Media
Social Media
News
Controls Education
Control over Democratic institutions
Coup attempt
Thousands arrested due to perceived partnership with Gulen
Public Opinion
Appeals to the poorer people of Turkey
Nationalist and populist ideals
Demonizes the "elite" who pose threat to his rule
Has bolstered the economy giving the lower income Turks greater living standards
Job opportunities through infrastructure projects
Welfare programs for lower income Turks
Uses Religion
Uses Islamic phrases and symbolism to connect with supporters
Opposes LGBTQ values and substitutes "strong family values" which make a strong nation
Seeks support from conservative religious supporters by taking traditional Islamic values
Promotes Islamic education
Promotes women wearing headscarves
Takes a hostile stance towards alchol