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Turkey Under Erdogan

How a Country Turned from Democracy and the West
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Turkey Under Erdogan by Dimitar Bechev explores the political and societal changes in Turkey since Recep Tayyip Erdogan rose to power. The book delves into Erdogan's impact on the country's domestic policies, its relations with neighbours and major global powers, and the reshaping of Turkey's identity on the world stage. It provides an in-depth analysis of how Erdogan's leadership has influenced the nation's trajectory.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding modern Turkey's political landscape and the significant impact of its controversial leader. It provides an insightful analysis of Erdogan's rise to power, his policies, and their implications on both domestic and international stages, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by contemporary global politics and history.

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Turkey Under Erdogan

An incisive account of Erdoğan’s Turkey—showing how its troubling transformation may be short-lived

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An incisive account of Erdoğan’s Turkey – showing how its troubling transformation may be short-lived.

Since coming to power in 2002, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has overseen a radical transformation of Turkey. Once a pillar of the Western alliance, the country has embarked on a militaristic foreign policy, intervening in regional flashpoints from Nagorno-Karabakh to Libya. Its democracy, sustained by the aspiration to join the European Union, has given way to one-man rule.

Dimitar Bechev traces the political trajectory of Erdoğan’s populist regime, from the era of reform and prosperity in the 2000s to the effects of the war in neighbouring Syria. In a tale of missed opportunities, Bechev explores how Turkey parted ways with the United States and Europe, embraced Putin’s Russia and other revisionist powers, and replaced a frail democratic regime with an authoritarian one. Despite this, he argues that Turkey’s democratic instincts are resilient, its economic ties to Europe are as strong as ever, and Erdoğan will fail to achieve a fully autocratic regime.

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Dimitar Bechev's book offers a comprehensive exploration of Turkey's transformation over the past two decades, not simplifying its political shifts solely as the work of Erdoğan. The analysis delves into the historical and systemic influences from the Ottoman Empire to Atatürk's rule, contributing to the current political climate. Reviewers praise Bechev for his engaging writing style, insightful narrative, and detailed examination of domestic and foreign policy changes during Erdoğan's tenure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300247886

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Dimitar Bechev is Lecturer at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), University of Oxford. He is the author of Rival Power: Russia in Southeast Europe and coeditor of Russia Rising: Putin’s Foreign Policy in the Middle East and North Africa.

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