Encounters with the Third Kind: Turkey’s New Political Forces Are Met by Old Politics
Encounters with the Third Kind: Turkey’s New Political Forces Are Met by Old Politics

Summary/Abstract: Few observers, if any, would have predicted that demonstrations that commenced at the Gezi Promenade of Taksim Square at the end of May over plans to build a shopping mall in the area would continue to capture the attention of both domestic and international audiences today. They are presenting a challenge to the government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose appearance of invincibility has been considerably tarnished. At the time of writing, protestors were continuing to stage stand-ins under the watchful eyes of frustrated but somewhat relaxed police officers.

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