The worst-case scenario for Turkey

Many have argued the theoretical issue of whether a democracy can tolerate the discourses of anti-democracy. It is worth arguing the issue, especially under the current global political circumstances which are leading toward the rise of authoritarianism from those who come to power through democratic elections. It is well-argued that democracy does not mean free elections and majoritarian choice; however, elections and the choice of the majority matter, and it is also undemocratic not to acknowledge them. That is why historically and currently, democracies have not been able to halt authoritarian slides by elected parties and politicians.

 No, I am not referring to Donald Trump, as it's impossible to avoid focusing on Turkey. Turkey not only provides an example of the rise of authoritarianism by the majority party but is also an example of a country preparing to change the political regime to increase authoritarian rule with a popular vote.

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has already started the political process that will end the parliamentarian system and result in a shift to a "Turkish-style presidential system," in accordance with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's instructions. It seems that the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will support the transition, since the leader of the party has firmly allied himself with Erdoğan since the July 15 coup attempt. Turkey is already under emergency rule, which gives the governing party, or in fact, its true leader, Erdoğan, extensive powers by decree while there is no political force limiting his power. It means that the party which came to power by democratic means and obtained a majority vote in three  consecutive elections will use democratic means to shift the political system (which has never been...