Turkey stuffed? A democracy’s last stand

Turkey stuffed? A democracy’s last stand

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismantled the country’s institutions. As an election looms we ask what democratic guardrails remain, and examine the wider risks if those go, too. “Non-compete” clauses designed to protect trade secrets when employees depart are being abused—and trustbusters are going after them. And Ryuichi Sakamoto, a famed Japanese composer, reckons with mortality in his latest release.


Music from “12” courtesy of Milan Records.


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Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president

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Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs

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Right down: Le Pen barred

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Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake

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