Action: The failed Turkish coup and geopolitics

Nearly 20,000 Turkish officials have been detained or suspended since the weekend's failed coup attempt. President Erdogan has said Turkey could consider reinstating the death penalty following the putsch bid, despite concerns in the international community.What happened in Turkey? Will it change the role in international counter terrorism efforts? Lowy researcher Mr Cai Yuan and audience discuss the failed Turkish coup.

Protestors wave Turkish flags during a demonstration against the 15 July failed coup attempt, in Istanbul, Turkey, 19 July 2016. (AAP) Source: AAP