The war has given Erdogan an unexpected boost. 2023 may be more difficult.

ISTANBUL (Aftenposten): The president of Turkey flexes his muscles outside. At home, trouble looms.

NEWS ANALYSIS: A damaged economy. Inflation of more than 80 percent. High unemployment rate and record low voter turnout. 2022 should have been a year of horror for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Instead, the war in Ukraine produced an unexpected upswing. This is despite the fact that the war has led to both higher food prices and fewer tourists.

The question is whether it is enough to maintain power. For now, Erdogan faces a fateful year.

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