capitalism that fuels the construction sector and provides patronage for Erdogan, police brutality and the AKP’s efforts to pass laws and push constitutional changes that entrench its power. The tens of thousands of Turks who poured into the streets in Istanbul—and then Ankara and Izmir—expressed mass frustration with what is essentially a one-party state. In addition to using tear gas, water cannons and metal truncheons, Turkish authorities made large-scale arrests, bullied NGOs and cracked down on social media. In December, the parliament a measure that would make it illegal—with prison sentences of two to five years—to protest against public services, which broadly defined includes projects like Gezi’s redevelopment or a controversial road construction project in Ankara that requires large-scale deforestation… Washington continues to regard Turkey as a vital strategic partner in the Middle East, notwithstanding Ankara’s deeply strained relations with Egypt, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia—in other words, every major country in the region. The most important aspect of Obama’s April 2009 speech in Ankara was not his fulsome praise of Turkey, but his subtle critique of Turkish politics, imploring lawmakers to deepen their commitment to a democratic future. “Democracies,” he exhorted, “cannot be static—they must move forward.” His address was historic not just because it was the first time he publicly broached the subject of Turkey’s democratic shortcomings—but because it was the last time he seemed to mean it. Guiding Questions: What does the article argue has changed in Turkey’s politics since 2009? How do Turkish citizens protest against the government? How does Islamic belief guide politics in Turkey? What does political Islam look like in Turkey? How Source 4: View video covering the November 2015 elections and the win of the Justice and Development Party (known as the AKP) party and the continued rule of this party in Turkey’s democracy. Guiding Questions: What is the story about? According to the news story, why did the AKP win the election? How does Islamic belief guide politics in Turkey? What does political Islam look like in Turkey?
capitalism that fuels the construction sector and provides patronage for Erdogan, police brutality and the AKP’s efforts to pass laws and push constitutional changes that entrench its power. The tens of thousands of Turks who poured into the streets in Istanbul—and then Ankara and Izmir—expressed mass frustration with what is essentially a one-party state. In addition to using tear gas, water cannons and metal truncheons, Turkish authorities made large-scale arrests, bullied NGOs and cracked down on social media. In December, the parliament a measure that would make it illegal—with prison sentences of two to five years—to protest against public services, which broadly defined includes projects like Gezi’s redevelopment or a controversial road construction project in Ankara that requires large-scale deforestation… Washington continues to regard Turkey as a vital strategic partner in the Middle East, notwithstanding Ankara’s deeply strained relations with Egypt, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia—in other words, every major country in the region. The most important aspect of Obama’s April 2009 speech in Ankara was not his fulsome praise of Turkey, but his subtle critique of Turkish politics, imploring lawmakers to deepen their commitment to a democratic future. “Democracies,” he exhorted, “cannot be static—they must move forward.” His address was historic not just because it was the first time he publicly broached the subject of Turkey’s democratic shortcomings—but because it was the last time he seemed to mean it. Guiding Questions: What does the article argue has changed in Turkey’s politics since 2009? How do Turkish citizens protest against the government? How does Islamic belief guide politics in Turkey? What does political Islam look like in Turkey? How Source 4: View video covering the November 2015 elections and the win of the Justice and Development Party (known as the AKP) party and the continued rule of this party in Turkey’s democracy. Guiding Questions: What is the story about? According to the news story, why did the AKP win the election? How does Islamic belief guide politics in Turkey? What does political Islam look like in Turkey?
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