Identity politics and the domestic context of Turkey's European Union accession
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An overview of the transformation of identity politics in the domestic context of Turkey's expected accession to the European Union (EU) is presented. Receding support is evidenced for the Islamist and Kurdish nationalist political parties in the last two nationwide elections, and in a national bid for improved democracy in the setting of EU-Turkey relations, Islamists and Kurdish nationalists have aligned with Kemalists, who on the whole oppose an uncontrolled, fully fledged democracy, and a European vocation for Turkey.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2006
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Can populism be defended? William Riker, Gerry Mackie and the interpretation of democracy
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William Riker, an influential political scientist and author of 'Liberalism Against Populism', argues that democracy cannot be expected to reveal the true interests of voters or citizens, and suggests that populism is the idea that democracy should embody the general will. Gerry Mackie's book 'Democracy Defended' criticizes Riker's normative defense of a liberal interpretation of democracy.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2006
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Democracy, Islam and Dialogue: The case of Turkey
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Deliberation oriented to social learning and understanding should be analytically distinguished from decision-making processes considering the case of Turkey. The reason for why Turkey's specific conditions offer a viable alternative that could successfully synthesize the relationship between Islam and democracy is evaluated.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2005
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