How a Critical Court Case in Turkey Will Impact Markets

A political standoff in Turkey may reach a climax on Monday, when a court ruling threatens the existence of the main opposition party — and the future of democracy in the country of 85 million people.

The case is part of a broad, unprecedented crackdown on Turkey’s opposition politicians, who say it is fueled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s attempt to extend his more than 20 years in power.