Abstract
The July 2007 elections took place in an atmosphere of polarization, with the central issue the nature of the Turkish political regime. The elections are contextualized within a long- as well as a short-term perspective, showing how the secularist–Islamist confrontation reflected a new version of a centre–periphery cleavage going back to the Ottoman empire. After a discussion of the aborted presidential election of May 2007, the results of the parliamentary elections are presented. The direct representation of Kurdish identity politics in Parliament for the first time may have significant implications for democratic consolidation. The article concludes by asking whether the Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (AKP) has become the new centre in Turkish politics and whether Turkey is moving towards a dominant party system.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
