Title: ‘Regime Cannot Survive Without Terror,’ Says Critic of Turkey’s Crackdown

**Article:** A sharp critique of Turkey’s ruling alliance has emerged, arguing that the government defines almost any form of dissent as “terrorism” to stay in power. The statement, made by a political observer, targets Devlet Bahçeli, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and their Cumhur İttifakı (People’s Alliance). It claims the regime’s approach extends beyond security forces to include its supporters in the judiciary, police, media, and academia. According to the critique, this broad mindset labels any mass protest—or even a feeling of protest—as “terrorism.” This applies whether the demand is for a complete, peaceful change of the system or for only partial rights. The only exception, the critic argues, is anything that fits the official narrative of “national unity and togetherness.” Everything else is treated as a threat. The comment highlights a growing debate over how the Turkish state defines political opposition and handles civil dissent.