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About this book
Over the last decade, the Middle East has been in a state of extraordinary, at times violent, flux. Once the region's biggest empire, then its "model" democracy, and always the bridge between the region and the West, Turkey has played a unique role in these movementsāsometimes as inspirational model, sometimes as actor, and sometimes as observer. In this collection of essays, Ali BulaƧ eruditely addresses issues as diverse as Turkey's uphill battle for democracy, its relationship with global powers, the Kurdish issue, the AKP-Hizmet row, and the Erdo?an administration's escalating authoritarianism and its horrific attacks on free speech and the rule of law in an attempt to cover up massive government corruption. BulaƧ leverages a wealth of knowledge to dissect Turkey's vital role in the ongoing conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and Israel, and he uses his position as a government outsider to examine Turkey's internal dynamics from a fresh perspective. With unprecedented insight, searing commentary, and a profound intellect, these essays by Ali BulaƧ form an ideal introduction to the socio-cultural and political canvas of both Turkey and the Middle East.
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Table of contents
- TURKEYāS DEMOCRACY SAGA
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Turkish Modernization Project
- Chapter 2 Relations between the Center and the Periphery
- Chapter 3 Politics of Intervention
- Chapter 4 The Steep Slopes of Democracy: Pinnacles and Pitfalls
- Chapter 5 Prelude to the Tragic Account of the AK Party
- Chapter 6 Telltale Signs of the Deadlock
- Chapter 7 The Saga of the AKPās Fatal Transformation
- Chapter 8 Identity, Community, and Politics
- Chapter 9 Seeing the Bigger Picture beyond the AKP-Hizmet Row
- Chapter 10 NationalāTransnational Problems and Prospects
- Chapter 11 The Changing Middle East
- Chapter 12 Human Rights
- Chapter 13 Clash or Dialogue of Civilizations
- Interview