The upcoming presidential elections in Turkey might change significantly the political system in the
![Prime Minister Recep Erdogan is leading in the polls ahead of the August 10 presidential elections [AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/201486152053871734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
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Recent reforms in higher education are threatening the independence of Turkish universities.
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The upcoming local elections on March 30 will be a defining moment in Turkish democratic history.
![Both the AKP and the opposition are fully aware of the potential repercussions of a defeat, writes Yildirim [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20143268221596734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)