The Transformation of Turkish Foreign Policy by Hasan Ksebal... - 9781399542937

The Transformation of Turkish Foreign PolicyIslamism and Nationalism\nAuthor(s): Hasan Ksebalaban\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edinburgh University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edinburgh University Press\nISBN-13: 9781399542937, 978-1399542937\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the evolution of Turkish foreign policy under the Justice and Development Party (JDP). It traces the shift from the early liberal era [tel], which was characterised by EU integration efforts, economic globalisation and regional engagement, to a nationalist, security-driven approach. Particular focus is given to the consolidation of authoritarian rule and Turkeys transition to a presidential system in 2018.\n\nInitially, the Arab Spring positioned Turkey as a model for political Islam, but regional upheavals, the 2013 Gezi Park protests and the 2016 coup attempt accelerated a turn toward authoritarianism and securitisation. The study explores how the JDP leadership moved from democratic pluralism to nationalist .