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ID:
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The leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan or PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, is a controversial figure. Since the founding of the PKK in 1978, Öcalan has been the ultimate decision-maker in the organization. He resumed his role in the PKK and his influence over his followers after his imprisonment in 1999. The current study aims to analyze Öcalan’s views on Turkish political history. To accomplish this goal, the study focuses on Öcalan’s reading of Turkish political history before and after his imprisonment on İmralı in 1999. Seeking to demonstrate the differences and similarities in Öcalan’s approach to Turkish political history during these two periods, the study argues that Öcalan’s reading of Turkish political history provides insight into his political thought. Furthermore, the fluctuations in his reading of this history are also a byproduct of Öcalan’s attempt to rethink the Kurdish question and the position of the PKK.
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ID:
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Leadership is a major aspect of Turkish politics; leaders in Turkish politics are regarded as either almost sacred figures or the ultimate reason for all political, social and economic problems. Leaders are seen as decision makers who have a significant impact on almost all aspects of life. It can be contended that a historical continuance toward the leader-centered perspective is present in Turkish politics. This paper aims to present a descriptive framework outlining the elements that constitute the leader-centered perspective in Turkish politics. To accomplish this goal, the paper presents two major arguments. It is argued that the constitutive elements of the leader-centered perspective in Turkish politics are a sui generis synthesis of patrimonialism, patriarchy, populism and militarism. Furthermore, this fourfold historical structure strengthens forms of charismatic leadership and can provide insight into the central role of leadership in Turkish politics.
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