News Analysis: The West Hoped for Democracy in Turkey. Erdogan Had Other Ideas. Turkey’s descent into authoritarianism and crisis has destroyed whatever hopes remained that the country’s president might serve as a force for moderation. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Malaysian Senator Apologizes After Claiming Men Are ‘Seduced’ Into RapeJapan Imposes Broad New Trade Restrictions on South KoreaHamza bin Laden Sought to Continue His Father’s Terrorism LegacyU.S. Ends Cold War Missile Treaty, With Aim of Countering ChinaSaudi Arabia Says Women Can Travel Without Male GuardiansYear After Latest Ebola Outbreak, New Cases in Major City