Political Science Perspectives on Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Change in Türkiye
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| contents | <p><span>This paper delves into the intricate interplay of political forces shaping Türkiye's trajectory, examining the oscillating dynamics between democratic aspirations and authoritarian tendencies </span><span><a>(Kutlay & Önіş, 2024)</a><span>. It particularly scrutinizes how historical patterns of regime change, state-society relations, and geopolitical factors have contributed to recurrent authoritarian revivals in the nation </span><a>(Taraktaş, 2023)</a><span>. While democratic backsliding is not unique to Türkiye, the country presents a compelling case study due to the nuanced mechanisms through which democratic procedures are exploited by popularly elected governments to consolidate power </span><a>(Yabancı, 2025)</a><span>. This phenomenon, often termed "autocratic legalism," involves the strategic manipulation of legal and institutional frameworks to progressively erode checks and balances, thereby dismantling the foundational elements of liberal democracy </span><a>(Göl, 2022)</a><span>. A growing body of scholarship highlights the role of the ruling Justice and Development Party under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in this process, focusing on its monopolization of power, weakening of democratic institutions, and suppression of civil society </span><a>(Korkmaz, 2023)</a><span>. Moreover, the judiciary, once a potential democratic guardrail, has become a tool for the ruling party to legitimize its actions and suppress dissent, often portrayed as upholding popular sovereignty </span><a>(Esen, 2024)</a><span>. This reorganisation process also extends to societal norms, where institutions like the Presidency of Religious Affairs promote a functional view of family and Islam in politics, potentially infringing upon gender equality and freedom of religion or belief </span><a>(Yildirim & Yılmaz, 2023)</a><span>.</span></span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Political Science Perspectives on Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Change in Türkiye AYDOĞAN, Osman , Dr. <p><span>This paper delves into the intricate interplay of political forces shaping Türkiye's trajectory, examining the oscillating dynamics between democratic aspirations and authoritarian tendencies </span><span><a>(Kutlay & Önіş, 2024)</a><span>. It particularly scrutinizes how historical patterns of regime change, state-society relations, and geopolitical factors have contributed to recurrent authoritarian revivals in the nation </span><a>(Taraktaş, 2023)</a><span>. While democratic backsliding is not unique to Türkiye, the country presents a compelling case study due to the nuanced mechanisms through which democratic procedures are exploited by popularly elected governments to consolidate power </span><a>(Yabancı, 2025)</a><span>. This phenomenon, often termed "autocratic legalism," involves the strategic manipulation of legal and institutional frameworks to progressively erode checks and balances, thereby dismantling the foundational elements of liberal democracy </span><a>(Göl, 2022)</a><span>. A growing body of scholarship highlights the role of the ruling Justice and Development Party under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in this process, focusing on its monopolization of power, weakening of democratic institutions, and suppression of civil society </span><a>(Korkmaz, 2023)</a><span>. Moreover, the judiciary, once a potential democratic guardrail, has become a tool for the ruling party to legitimize its actions and suppress dissent, often portrayed as upholding popular sovereignty </span><a>(Esen, 2024)</a><span>. This reorganisation process also extends to societal norms, where institutions like the Presidency of Religious Affairs promote a functional view of family and Islam in politics, potentially infringing upon gender equality and freedom of religion or belief </span><a>(Yildirim & Yılmaz, 2023)</a><span>.</span></span></p> |
| title | Political Science Perspectives on Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Change in Türkiye |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17216791 |