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Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military tried to overthrow the Erdogan government. The consequences are still shaping Turkey today

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# Failed Turkish Military Coup Continues to Shape Turkey

Ten years ago, elements within the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The coup attempt ultimately failed, but its consequences have continued to influence Turkey's political, military, and social landscape in the decade that followed.

The failed coup remains a defining moment in modern Turkish history, with reverberations that extend far beyond the immediate event itself. The aftermath has shaped institutional changes, policy decisions, and the broader trajectory of Turkish governance and society in the years since the attempt.

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