The New Landscape of Extremism and Its Intersection with Political Islamists in Turkey

Ozeren, Suleyman; Bastug, Mehmet F.; Çubukçu, Suat

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“…Our findings show that, despite the ongoing peace talks, the AKP consistently labeled the Kurdish political movement in Turkey, legal and illegal alike, as “terrorists.” Even during times of peace talks, the AKP actors addressed different Kurdish organizations in Turkey and Syria under the banner of “terrorists.” In the meantime, the AKP sustained a “strategic partnership” (Ozeren et al 2023, 129) with the Free Cause Party (Hür Dava Partisi; HÜDAPAR) to divide the Kurdish vote between the “violent/secular” Kurds and “peaceful/conservative” AKP, which similarly rested on an “us” and “them” division in society.…”

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From resolution to resecuritization: populist communication of the AKP’s Kurdish peace process in Turkey

Dinc

Özdüzen

2023

New Perspect. Turk.

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This article contributes to the existing literature on the populist online communication of governments. We look at the role of the micro-blogging social media platform Twitter under the authoritarian rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the wider Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi; AKP) during the peace process. We carried out a rhetorical analysis of the Twitter posts of four key AKP actors – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ahmet Davutoğlu, Yalçın Akdoğan, and Efkan Ala – between July 1, 2012 and November 1, 2015. First, we show that the AKP actors persistently label the Kurdish political movement in Turkey and in Syria as a threat to the national security of Turkey, reflected in their rhetoric toward the remilitarization and resecuritization of Turkey’s Kurdish question within and across its borders. Second, we argue that the AKP used the peace process and various persuasive communicative techniques not only to consolidate Kurdish electoral support, but also to reach its aim to remove the Kemalist military–bureaucratic tutelage in Turkey that was replaced with hyper-presidentialism under the strong personality cult of Erdoğan. Third, we argue that Erdoğan’s increased one-man power has been reflected in the AKP’s branding itself as the only viable choice for the Kurdish region’s stability, which has blocked more constructive dialogue toward a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish question.

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From resolution to resecuritization: populist communication of the AKP’s Kurdish peace process in Turkey

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2023

New Perspect. Turk.

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“…Religiosity encompasses the depth and extent of individuals’ adherence to religious beliefs and their engagement in religious practices. On the other hand, “political Islam” refers to the integration of the Islamic religion into the secular domain of politics, with the strategic use of Islam as a means to achieve political goals (Ozeren, Bastug, and Cubukcu 2023). This includes the involvement of Islam in political and governmental activities, as well as opposition movements.…”

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Religiosity and Political Islam: Divergent Influences on Support for Terrorism

Cubukcu,

Cinoglu,

Ozeren

2023

Int. ann. criminol.

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This study examines the intricate relationship between religion and attitudes towards terrorist violence, with a specific focus on individual sympathy for al-Qaeda and justification for suicide bombings. While religion has the capacity to promote both harmony and social cohesion, as well as division and conflict, it is crucial to explore the complex and contradictory nature of religious beliefs in relation to individuals’ attitudes towards terrorism. To address this paradox, the study differentiates between religion as a belief and religion as an ideology. Drawing from a subset of the 2011 Pew Global Attitudes Survey, encompassing countries with substantial Muslim populations (Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey), the research investigates how religiosity and political Islam influence public attitudes towards terrorism, considering political and economic grievances in these contexts. Multivariate statistical analysis suggests that religiosity and political Islam exhibit distinct associations with the justification of suicide bombings and support for al-Qaeda, and these dynamics vary across countries. Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of perceiving religiosity not as a threat but as a potential remedy to prevent extremism by fostering an educated and deeper understanding of religious principles.

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The New Landscape of Extremism and Its Intersection with Political Islamists in Turkey

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From resolution to resecuritization: populist communication of the AKP’s Kurdish peace process in Turkey

From resolution to resecuritization: populist communication of the AKP’s Kurdish peace process in Turkey

Religiosity and Political Islam: Divergent Influences on Support for Terrorism

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