Erdogan, Seeking to Solidify Power in Turkey, Calls for Early Elections President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey called for voting on June 24, 18 months earlier than had been expected, citing instability in Syria and Iraq. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to TerroristsThe Messier Brexit Gets, the Better Europe LooksWhat Is the Irish Backstop, and Why Is It Holding Up Brexit?For the Kremlin, Venezuela Is Not the Next SyriaScientists Single Out a Suspect in Starfish Carnage: Warming OceansVenezuela, Alibaba, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing