Word: islamicization
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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The Turkish authorities have responded to the mounting challenge of political Islam by enforcing a form of authoritarian secularism in the political process, seeking to curb even moderate Islamic parties. "The poor government response to the quake may help the Islamists, who appeal to people who are alienated and are...
It may take more than an earthquake to change the way Turkey is governed, but the government is already suffering some political tremors. While Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit has vowed to "get rid of the defects of the political system," the political aftershocks of last week?s devastating act of...
Better news for Yeltsin came from his generals, who claimed Wednesday to have routed Islamic separatist rebels in the restive republic of Dagestan. But even though Russian forces have recaptured the villages held by the insurgents, their victory was anything but total. "The rebels had left the villages before the...
The two countries aim to expand cooperation on regional security issues such as North Korea and to oppose U.S. attempts to extend its missile defense umbrella to its allies in Asia. "Both countries are concerned about the threat of internal disintegration, and that adds to the incentive to cooperate," says...
While it may be too early to accurately predict the political consequences of the devastating natural disaster that hit Turkey last week, the country's leaders are bracing for a firestorm of dissatisfaction. Calls for the resignation of cabinet ministers look set to snowball, and the more efficient relief effort...