Is Erdogan a dictator? After beating the strongest opposition he has faced in 20 years, the Turkish president now looks unstoppable. Critics fear for what remains of democracy.
Turkish vote cements rise of the strongmen
The autocrats: They still hold elections, but critics say any opponents are unlikely to win. Glossary
Recep Tayyip Erdogan - The president of Turkey.
Turkey - Officially the Republic of Türkiye, a country that lies partly in Europe and partly in Asia at the east of the Mediterranean.
Dictatorship - A form of government in which one person possesses all the power without any limits.
Autocrats - A leader who is not bound by constitutional norms or checked by other sources of political authority, like a parliament or the judicial system.
Xi Jinping - The president of China, who has concentrated power and removed term limits allowing him to serve for life.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Narendra Modi - The prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian.
Benjamin Netanyahu - The prime minister of Israel.
Authoritarian - Enforcing strict obedience to authority.