This institutional implosion will continue and expand with the mass purges of Gulenists, which will inevitably sweep up others who have nothing to do with the fraternity. For Mr. Erdogan, seizing on this moment to reassert control, these purges may not ultimately rescue him. The breakdown of authority, discipline and cohesion in the Turkish state has gone alarmingly far. Despite its failure, this coup attempt sets a dangerous precedent.
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