| ID | 116403 |
| Title Proper | Rise of political Islam in Turkey |
| Other Title Information | the case of the welfare party |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yilmaz, Muzaffer Ercan |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article provides an analytical discussion on the rise of political Islam in Turkey by examining the rise of the Islamic Welfare Party in the 1990s. The study, utilizing a historic analysis, reveals that the Islamic opposition in Turkey is both a reaction to Kemalist reforms and to undesirable local conditions, especially, economic distress, unjust distribution of national wealth, corruption, and perceived lack of freedom. Certain structural conditions aiding the Welfare Party to increase its power are also discussed. Many lessons learned in terms of managing the Islamic challenge and implications with respect to the prospect are addressed at the end. |
| `In' analytical Note | Turkish Studies Vol. 13, No.3; Sep 2012: p.363-378 |
| Journal Source | Turkish Studies Vol. 13, No.3; Sep 2012: p.363-378 |
| Key Words | Political Islam ; Islamic Welfare Party ; Turkey ; Kemalist Reforms ; Economic Distress ; National Wealth |