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Why Erdogan needs to conquer Bogazici University

Historical Bogazici University has long been an ivory tower out of the control of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party.

Students demonstrate against the direct appointment Bogazici university's new rector by Turkish President, on January 4, 2021 in front of the University in Istanbul. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
Students demonstrate against the appointment of Bogazici University's new rector by Turkey's president on Jan. 4, 2021 in front of the university in Istanbul. — OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images

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