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Gunes Murat Tezcur

Gunes Murat Tezcur is a native of Turkey who teaches political science at Loyola University, Chicago. He is a scholar of Turkish and Iranian politics, Islam and democracy, and Shi‘a Islam.

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Turkey in transition: reality and image

The very clash of interests dividing Turkey may be the route to its democratic deepening, says Günes Murat Tezcür.

Turkey after Hrant Dink

The search for justice over the assassinated Turkish-Armenian editor Hrant Dink requires an end to the impunity of Turkey's clandestine "deep state", says Gunes Murat Tezcur.

Turkey’s Kurdish challenge

The key to a long-term resolution of the crisis involving Turkey, Kurdish Iraq and the militant PKK group lies in political progress within Turkey itself, says Gunes Murat Tezcur.

Turkey's political opening

The victory of the centre-right AKP in Turkey's election could consolidate a democratic project that leads to internal progress, regional leadership and European Union membership, says Gunes Murat Tezcur.

Turkey divided: politics, faith and democracy

The political crisis in Turkey reflects a clash of definition over the very nature of the country, says Gunes Murat Tezcur.