Search for a new social contract in Turkey: Fethullah Gulen, the virtue party and the Kurds

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze different and conflicting attempts of Kurdish and Islamic groups to promote new social contracts and create a larger political arena for themselves. The cultural and social Islamic movements of the Nurcus with the Islam of the Virtue Party were also compared. Moreover, the strategies utilized by the Kurdish ethanonational movement and its efforts to establish a novel, nonethnic state structure in response to the Kemalist state were discussed.

Political activity, Political parties

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Turkey's 'imagined enemies': Kurds and Islamists

Article Abstract:

Turkey is riven by the movements of fundamentalist Islamism, Kurdish nationalism and Kemalist Turkish nationalism. Turkish society is divided into different cultures and smooth government is unlikely in view of the country's chronic economic and foreign relations problems. The 1980 military coup led to a greater connection of church and state. The country's future depends on its ability to remain a democracy which can accommodate different cultures and religions.

Social aspects, Analysis, Islamic fundamentalism

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In deep trouble

Article Abstract:

The political situation in Turkey since the 1995 elections has involved broad coalitions. The country's ten political parties quickly dissolve and reform coalitions, causing great instability. Mesut Yilmaz has led more than one coalition, the first lasting only a month, and the second improving the country's economy and education system before falling apart amid allegations of links to organized crime.

Turkey, Islam

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