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The Alarm Rising in Turkey: Is This Most Dangerous Thing Legal? Turkey has long been a nation of contrasts—bridging Europe and Asia, blending tradition and modernity, yet today standing at a legal and ethical crossroads. As tensions escalate and government surveillance intensifies, one pressing question looms large: Is the rising alert system in Turkey the most dangerous trend threatening civil liberties—and is it legally defensible? ### The Growing Alarm: A New Era of Surveillance Over recent years, Turkey has significantly expanded its national security infrastructure, deploying advanced surveillance technologies, expanded data monitoring, and increasingly rigid legal frameworks aimed at “preventing threats.” From enhanced border controls and mass digital tracking to broad definition of “terrorist” activities, these measures have reshaped everyday life. Officially framed as essential for national security, critics argue they have crossed into authoritarian overreach.