Browsing by Author "Turk, H. Bahadir"

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A glance at the constitutive elements of the leader-centered perspective in Turkish politics
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017) Turk, H. Bahadir; 18664; Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler
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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Hegemonic masculinity and terrorism: the case of the PKK and Abdullah Öcalan
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020) Turk, H. Bahadir
Recent years have seen an increase in the study of the relationship between gender and terrorism. This article analyzes the relationship between hegemonic masculinity and terrorism through the case of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (Partiya Karkeren Kurdistan or PKK) and its leader Abdullah ocalan. Using the method of narrative analysis, the study first examines the concept of hegemonic masculinity. The study attempts to make sense of how the concept of hegemonic masculinity operates within the PKK. To achieve this goal, the study demonstrates the major functions of hegemonic masculinity within terrorist organisations. Accordingly, it is argued that the perspective of masculinity studies can be used to gain a better and highly instructive understanding of political violence and terrorism.
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Islamization of Turkey under the AKP rule
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2013) Turk, H. Bahadir; 18664; Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler
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Populism as a medium of mass mobilization: The case of Recep Tayyip Erdogan
(Center int Area Studies, 2018) Turk, H. Bahadir; 18664; Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler
It goes without saying that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoan has put his mark on the last 14 years of Turkish politics. The main argument of this study is that the case of Recep Tayyip Erdoan provides an illustrative example to make sense of populism as a medium of mass mobilization. Furthermore, it is argued that Erdoan's leadership can be best understood by taking into account how he manages political crises. Accordingly, through the examples of 2007, 2013 and 2016, which mark critical periods in Turkish politics, the article attempts to highlight the major characteristics of Erdoan's populist leadership.
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Reading the Emergence of Turkish Nation-State Through the Concept of Habitus
(Ahmet Yesevi Univ, 2011) Turk, H. Bahadir; 18664; Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler
This study aims to investigate the emergence of the nation-state in Turkey and read this process through Pierre Bourdieu and Norbert Elias' concept of habitus. In so doing, first of all, the concept of habitus will be explored. The debates concerning the process of the emergence of the nation-state in Turkey and whether the concept of habitus is fruitful will also be discussed. This study underlines the theoretical opportunities of the concept of habitus, particularly, from the angle of the debates concerning the emergence of the Turkish nation-state and Turkish nationalism. On this axis, this study shows that there is a clear link between Turkish nation-state formation and the Turkish national habitus.
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Rethinking The Relationship Between Leader and Mass Through Political Theology
(Ankara Haci Bayram veli Univ, 2019) Turk, H. Bahadir; 18664; Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler
This study aims to analyze the relationship between leader and mass through political theology. In so doing, the study is structured into two major sections. The first section focuses on the concept of political theology. The second section discusses the relationship between mass and leader from a historical perspective and with reference to political theory. The study argues that rethinking the relationship between mass and leader through political theology provides an opportunity to make sense of the nature of this relationship.