Turkish Military's Failed Coup Sparks Constitutional Changes in Nation's Civil-Military Relations
A failed coup attempt in 2016 reshaped Turkey's civil-military relations, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
A coordinated attempt by a faction of the Turkish military on July 15, 2016, aimed to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's democratically elected government, but was thwarted and ended in failure. The failed coup reshaped Turkey's civil-military relations, leading to increased scrutiny and accountability within the military and greater separation between civilian and military power. Erdogan's subsequent crackdown on dissent and opposition has also had a lasting impact on Turkey's democratic institutions. The aftermath of the coup saw significant changes to the country's governance and security structures.
