Political Islam in Turkey. Running west, heading east?

Abstract:
Turkey is often cited as a model for Muslim countries; its pro-western democracy an example that the clash of civilizations is not inevitable. Yet the process of political and economic liberalization has increased the appeal of political Islam. This book analyses the re-emergence of Islam as a political force in Turkey and examines the repercussions.

Contents:
The Historical and Social Context of Islam in Turkey
The Rise of Political Islam (1950-95)
The Islamists in Power (1994-2002)
Militant Islamist Groups
Islamist Tendencies in Other Political Parties
The New Generation of Islamists
The JDP in Power
The Future of Political Islam in Turkey.

Gareth Jenkins is a Senior Consulting Fellow at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), London.

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