February 28th Post-Modern Coup | 1997 Turkish Military Memorandum
If not against coups, then when?
| OpinionMilitary intervention in politics is constituted one of the most significant threats for democracies around the …
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OpinionIf not against coups, then when?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatMilitary intervention in politics is constituted one of the most significant threats for democracies around the world. Although many around the world forget the extent of this threat for the democratic regimes around the world, the coups and military interventions remind themselves for many through its presence.
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OpinionTurkish politics and discussions on Islamic headscarf
By Burhanettin DuranHardly anyone in Turkey thought they would bid farewell to 2020 amid a fresh controversy surrounding the Islamic headscarf.
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OpinionWhat went so terribly wrong in the US?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatFor many, one would assume the U.S. was the country best prepared for a pandemic like that of the coronavirus. As the global superpower, possible threats posed against it are expected to be well studied and researched. Indeed, they have been. For the last 20 years, the potential impact of a contagious disease on national security has been the subject of various intelligence and security assessments.
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Turkey: Legacy of 1997 post-modern coup against Erbakan
By SETAThough bloodless, coup against conservative government in Turkey on Feb. 28, 1997 still painful to remember
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Crisis management and the AK Party congress
By Burhanettin DuranNowadays, all eyes are fixed on the relations between Turkey and the United States. Against the backdrop of tensions, the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) celebrated its 17th birthday at an event hosted by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) on Tuesday.
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Economic codes of the Feb 28 post-modern coup
During the four-year interlude that elapsed from Feb. 28, 1997 to 2001, fiscal discipline and financial prudence were completely lost, thereby preparing the groundwork for the gravest financial crisis in the country's history
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The codes of AK Party’s future
By Burhanettin DuranAt the heart of the AK Party leadership’s courage lies their ability to actively and rapidly respond to political circumstances and trends. To be clear, this isn’t just about pragmatism necessitated by facts and needs.
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AK Party’s To Do List After the Congress
By Burhanettin DuranThe AK Party's insistence for dynamism and change will help refresh itself in the new period under the leadership of Erdoğan