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The Erdogan administrationTurkey's paradigm shift
Since coming to power 12 years ago, Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) has launched the most far-reaching process of democratisation the country has ever known and facilitated an unprecedented economic upswing. According to Cemal Karakas, however, it has not all been positive; there have been some worrying developments too, particularly in recent years
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Memorial to the Dersim Rebellion in TurkeyApologies and Forgiveness
A major Kurdish uprising took place 75 years ago in what was the province of Dersim (now the Turkish-named Tunceli Province). It was brutally crushed and ended with the death or deportation of thousands of villagers. Today, cautious steps are being taken to address this painful chapter of history. By Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere
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The Battle between Army and GovernmentA New Republic in Turkey?
Ahead of a key military meeting this week, chaired by the country's prime minister, the Turkish army has been rocked by a series of top-level resignations. Fatma Kayabal investigates the latest developments in Ankara's ongoing power struggle between the military and civil spheres
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Islam and Politics in TurkeyA Divided Nation
Turkey's ruling AK Party is splitting the nation in political and geographical terms. It has loyal supporters as well as rabid opponents. In many ways, however, it looks like a faith-based organisation that is capable of stemming Islamist radicalisation, writes Maren Zeidler