Turkey: faces of Islam

Article Abstract:

Turkey's Islamic-minded Welfare Party is forced to occasionally pander to the dogmatist and populist segments of its constituents. The Party as a whole is trying to distance itself from its fundamentalist brethren, but enough of them still exist to make it difficult to ignore.

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What's the difference between Algeria and Turkey?

Article Abstract:

Turkey is showing signs of a growing Islamic fundamentalist movement, similar to the one taking place in Algeria. The Welfare Party of Turkey is pushing for an Islamic state, and a weak, corrupt, and repressive government could push its citizens into violent rebellion.

Political activity

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Democracy at gunpoint: to Turkey, freedom does not come naturally

Article Abstract:

Turkey is a composite of many different political interest groups such as Islamic fundamentalists, Turkish nationalists and leftist secularists. The move towards democracy hinges on the current government's handling of the economy, human rights and other major issues.

Political parties, Democracy

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