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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 52.1 per cent of the vote in a runoff election on Sunday (May 28) against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, extending his rule into a third decade.
Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration.
Three recipients of the Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award examined the antigovernment protests in Iran and the decades-long fight for gender equality and social justice in the country.
Our experts share their insights on the prospects for escalation and what it all means for Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other regional players.
Here’s our list of the experts and advocates, outside the government, who are playing big roles in Washington’s policy debates.