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Türkiye: a shift from authoritarianism to wavering democracy
This abstract draws on findings from research deliverable D3.3 on transitions and postcolonialism, which has been submitted but is not yet published. It is written by Pınar Uyan-Semerci, Emre Erdoğan and Tuğçe Erçetin, Istanbul Bilgi University – Türkiye. Türkiye’s democratic trajectory under the Justice and Development Party (AKP) illustrates a gradual shift from reformist openings to entrenched authoritarian practices. Since coming to power in 2002, the AKP, emerging
Mar 17
On the Day of the Republic, Türkiye Stands at a Crossroads
Essay by Emre Erdoğan, professor and CO3-associated researcher at İstanbul Bilgi University. On the 29th of October, as Türkiye celebrates the 102nd day of the Republic of Türkiye, it is timelier than ever to reflect on its accomplishments and the significant challenges it faces. Established in 1923 from the remnants of an empire, the Republic was built on a bold promise: a unified nation of citizens, equal under the law, committed to secular modernization, and bound by a sh
Oct 24, 2025
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