Earthquake could shake up Turkish election 

Democracies face more pressure than dictatorships after natural disasters; Assad is content to continue rule amidst the ruins. 
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with residents who found refuge under tents set up by the government during his visit to the southeastern Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, two days after a strong earthquake struck the region, on Feb. 8, 2023. - OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images
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Turkey: Earthquake puts Erdogan re-election at risk 

Stay tuned for the political aftershocks of the devastating and tragic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria last week. 

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