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ID092501
Title ProperPower of the devout bourgeoisie
Other Title Informationthe case of the justice and development party in Turkey
LanguageENG
AuthorGumuscu, Sebnem ;  Sert, Deniz
Publication2009.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Historically, the closure of a party is a common phenomenon in Turkish politics. While the recent case against the governing Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi, AKP) was reminiscent of this trend, the decision of the Constitutional Court demonstrated that there are changes in the dynamics of the Turkish political structure. Although the literature cites the so-called '28 February Process', the impact of EU accession, and the learning effects of democratization as explanations for the distinction of the AKP from its predecessors, this article argues that the AKP is different due to its extended business network and newly defined conservative base. The decision of the court in the recent closure case against the AKP reflects this structural political change within the foundation of Islamic parties in Turkey. While the court acknowledged the political legitimacy of the party by taking a decision against its closure, it has revealed the general discontent regarding AKP's non-adjusted conservative/pro-Islamic policies by cutting down its financial means.
`In' analytical NoteMiddle Eastern Studies Vol. 45, No. 6; Nov 2009: p.953 - 968
Journal SourceMiddle Eastern Studies Vol. 45, No. 6; Nov 2009: p.953 - 968
Key WordsDevout Bourgeoisie ;  Turkey ;  Justice and Development Party ;  Politics ;  Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi