Turkey needs more liberalism with its democracy 4 décembre 2013
Posted by Acturca in Turkey / Turquie.Tags: democracy, liberalism, Sinan Ülgen
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Financial Times (USA Ed) December 4, 2013, p. 9
By Sinan Ulgen *
It should not be an issue of debate in a well-functioning liberal democracy. But the question of whether a government can and should enforce rules about personal morality is at the centre of current political arguments in Turkey. (suite…)
These won’t be Turkey’s last protests 16 juin 2013
Posted by Acturca in Turkey / Turquie.Tags: AKP, Gezi Park, liberalism, protests, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Soli Özel, Turkey
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The Washington Post (USA) Sunday June 16, 2013, p. B5
By Soli Özel *
Prof. Soli Özel says the Gezi Park demonstrations reveal a new, liberal Turkish identity. (suite…)
Can Islamists Be Liberals? 14 mai 2012
Posted by Acturca in Economy / Economie, Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: AKP, democracy, Islam, liberalism, Middle East, Mustafa Akyol, Turkey
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The New York Times (USA) Monday, May 14, 2012, p. A 23
By Mustafa Akyol *, Istanbul
For years, foreign policy discussions have focused on the question of whether Islam is compatible with democracy. But this is becoming passe. In Tunisia and Egypt, Islamists, who were long perceived as opponents of the democratic system, are now promoting and joyfully participating in it. (suite…)
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