Turkey’s turbulent politics
Analysts say the resignations of Turkey’s military top brass are unlikely to cause long-term instability.
It is the first time so many top commanders have stepped down simultaneously.
And, while it illustrates how deep the rift is with the government, many think it has gifted Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan a decisive victory over the military whose role as guardian of the secular state has been eroded.
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