Democracy
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‘Turkey is not a free country’
in TurkeyTurkey is held up by many as a beacon of democratic reform. But its youth are frustrated with social and political progress o Joshua Surtees […]
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Islam and Democracy: American Questions, Ottoman Answers
in Turkey“Is Islam a ‘democratic’ religion?” “Is Islam compatible with democracy?” “What is the relationship between religion and governance in a Muslim country?” For the past […]
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Istanbul rally a reminder of democracy’s virtues
in TurkeyMy ears perked at the first sound of staccato drumbeats as we waited for dinner in Istanbul last month. The rhythmic chant over a bullhorn […]
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Turkey’s bad example on democracy and authoritarianism
in TurkeyJUST AT the moment that Turkey is being held up as a model for Arab states emerging from authoritarianism, its claim to be the Muslim […]
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Arrests of Turkish Journalists Spur Backlash
in TurkeyBy MARC CHAMPION ISTANBUL—Turkish writers and the country’s president questioned this week’s arrest of several high-profile journalists, amid dwindling support for Turkish prosecutors’ investigation into […]
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America and the rise of middle powers
US foreign policy is stuck in a cold war mindset of imperial dominance. It’s time to listen to allies like Turkey and adjust Stephen Kinzer […]