Focusing on the transformative impact of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) since its rise to power in 2002, this book offers an in-depth analysis of its political strategies and governance. It serves as a vital resource for scholars and students, enhancing the understanding of Turkish politics and its implications within the broader contexts of Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, as well as comparative politics.
Explores and illustrates how domestic and international factors shape the direction of democratization process with special reference to constitution making process in Turkey. This book describes how all five Turkish constitutions were, by and large, the products of indigenous effort, although borrowing could be felt in certain limited areas.
The study explores the paradox of declining voter turnout in Turkey despite rapid socio-economic growth, challenging the conventional belief that modernization enhances political participation. Through an ecological analysis of subnational voting data from the 1960s, the author provides a detailed examination of Turkey's political development, offering insights into the complex relationship between economic changes and electoral engagement. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play in Turkish politics.