Western Democracy and the AKP by Mehmet Celil Çelebi

Western Democracy and the AKP by Mehmet Celil Çelebi

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Upturning the typical view of Turkey’s democratic trajectory as a product of authoritarian assault or unfortunate circumstances, this book argues that the AKP, first elected in 2002, has consistently advanced a narrative of democracy as the work of an elite working for the 'National Will'.

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Western Democracy and the AKP by Mehmet Celil Çelebi

Upturning the typical view of Turkey's democratic trajectory as a product of authoritarian assault or unfortunate circumstances, this book argues that the AKP, first elected in 2002, has consistently advanced a narrative of democracy as the work of an elite working for the 'National Will'.

Mehmet Celil Çelebi is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science and International Relations Department at Abdullah Gül University. His work focuses on Turkish politics and democracy. His latest publication was titled "Mincing Words: The Three Layers of the AKP’s Narrative on Kurdish Politics" for the journal Nationalism & Ethnic Politics (2020).

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ISBN 13 9781032172088
ISBN 10 1032172088
Title Western Democracy and the AKP
Author Mehmet Celil Çelebi
Series Routledge Studies In Middle Eastern Politics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2022-12-23
Number of pages 256
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