When brute force replaces law, resistance becomes legitimate, says former Turkish nationalist
Political commentator Mümtaz’er Türköne has warned that Turkey is sliding into a state where democratic norms are replaced by a ...
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Rethinking coexistence in Turkey: Öcalan’s call for a new Social Contract
Sinan Önal Since the onset of a reconciliation process in October 2024, Turkey has been experiencing a cautious yet continuous ...
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Türköne: PKK’s disbandment removes justification for repression in Turkey
Prominent political commentator Mümtaz’er Türköne has argued that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laying down its arms marks the beginning ...
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Former Turkish nationalist declares himself Kurdish in call for peace
In a striking personal and political statement, Mümtaz’er Türköne, a former Turkish nationalist intellectual and long-time commentator, has declared his ...
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Turkish analyst: Erdoğan undermines Kurdish peace process to maintain authoritarian control
A former insider of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has warned that tensions within the country’s ruling alliance could spark ...
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