A Decade Since Turkey’s Failed Coup: Confronting the Past, Charting a Way Forward

A decade after Turkey’s failed coup attempt, the country remains locked in a struggle between security and justice. Officials argue that sweeping measures were necessary to prevent future instability, while critics say many actions went too far, undermining due process. Survivors and families continue to demand fuller investigations, transparency, and fair trials. As Turkey looks to the future, the challenge is building durable rule of law while addressing the social fractures left behind. A credible way forward likely depends on credible accountability.