The Question of Muslim Nationalism
Does the civilization discourse of the AK Party, which ended the exclusion of religious Muslims and the Kurds from the public sphere, produce a form of, albeit more inclusive, nationalism?
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Turkey's Emerging Power Politics
The 62nd government that was formed last week undoubtedly carried Erdoğan's seal as the majority of the previously-appointed ministers kept their posts.
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If you were to scratch today's date off a number of ideologically-charged opposition papers and replaced them with, say, 1989 or 2002, you would encounter no absurd situation.
Life is a perpetual quest for renewal, and the not-so-uncommon pain of change often calls for a strong narrative. After all, one tends to find some comfort in the magic of words. The power of discourse allows us to blend yesterday's memories with the promise of today and the future.
In this new era, important bodies of the state will be elected by popular mandate; therefore, peoples choice will be reflected into the state structure, elaborates SETAs Political Researcher Galip Dalay.
What the AK Party needs now is a new definition of identity in line with the requirements of constructing the "new" Turkey to complete its political visions.
Economic Depth: Economics of Davutoğlu Premiership
Now as the prime minister, Davutoğlu will show his integrationist and internationalist character by placing a premium on macroeconomic stability and expansion of external economic links to stimulate exports and growth.
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President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Davutoğlu
The Aug. 10 presidential election marked the beginning of a period when the people alone serve as the center of the new Turkey, and the sole authority of which any politician or movement willing to engage in constructive politics ought to appeal.
MoreDuring his term in office, Davutoglu withstood domestic and international attacks with grace and passed every political stress test.
A mild and inclusive civilization discourse is required to prompt the human capital of all segments of social life. The key point is the institutionalization of Erdoğan's policies through an active reconciliation.
Addressing the problem on both sides of the border would necessitate a more comprehensive strategy. The new strategy should involve actions more than PR campaigns and newspaper headlines.
Erdoğan's victory on Aug. 10, coupled with Davutoğlu's emergence as the AK Party's new chairman, proved the opposition's attempts futile.
