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We’re joined by our Senior Producer Nicky Ryan, who has just returned from Turkey, and Diego Cupolo, editor-in-chief of the Turkey Recap newsletter, to look at the situation on the ground one year after the devastating earthquakes.
Turkey is at a critical juncture. The dual parliamentary and presidential elections on May 14 will decide the country's future as Turkey descends into authoritarianism under President Erdogan. Al-Monitor Senior Correspondent Amberin Zaman will host a panel discussion on the campaign buildup to the crucial polls, what's at stake, and what to expect with the results.
The failings that meant earthquakes levelled Turkey while Japan still stands
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