Cemevi | Alevi House of Worship
Cemevi | Alevi House of Worship
A new wave of identity politics in Türkiye
| OpinionPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan receives a lot of attention at each summit that he attends. …
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OpinionAlevis, identity politics and election strategies
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the Hüseyin Gazi Cemevi, an Alevi house of worship, following the recent assaults on three cemevis in Ankara came to be viewed as a sign that various identity groups were back on the political agenda. Some argued that Erdoğan’s visit, along with his plan to visit the Hacı Bektaş Lodge, was an 'investment for the election.'
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OpinionErdoğan wants to make a better start under presidential system
By Burhanettin DuranErdoğan's campaign promises Turkish people a new start for a brighter future and a strong democracy with the new governing system in the country