The arrest of the opposition leader, Ekrem Imamoglu, intensifies Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authoritarian regime.
The separation of powers in Turkey has weakened to the point where the arrest can be interpreted as a political blow.
Erdogan, whose party suffered a recent electoral defeat, is considering altering the constitution to stay in power.
The arrest of Imamoglu threatens the political and economic stability of Turkey at a time when relations with the EU and NATO are a priority.
Conclusion: The imprisonment of the Istanbul mayor,_potential contender to Erdogan, may have significant political, economic, and international repercussions for Turkey.