A.Kadir Yildirim

A.Kadir Yildirim is assistant professor of political science at Furman University. His research interests include political Islam, democratization, Middle Eastern politics, and Turkish politics.

Turkey: crackdown on the opposition and rule of law

In recent months, Turkey appears to have significantly receded from its previous commitment to separation of powers in its parliamentary democracy.

By A.Kadir Yildirim

/ 28 Jul 2014

Turkish elections: money and the media

Measures aimed at limiting reporting by major independent news resources allowed Erdogan’s media to create an unquestioned atmosphere of electoral victory.

By A.Kadir Yildirim

/ 8 Apr 2014

Turkish elections: money and the media

Measures aimed at limiting reporting by major independent news resources allowed Erdogan’s media to create an unquestioned atmosphere of electoral victory.

By A.Kadir Yildirim

/ 8 Apr 2014

Opposition, the AKP and democracy in Turkey

Political life in Turkey is increasingly undemocratic and authoritarian. How can this institutional weakness be overcome?

By A.Kadir Yildirim

/ 21 Mar 2014

Opposition, the AKP and democracy in Turkey

Political life in Turkey is increasingly undemocratic and authoritarian. How can this institutional weakness be overcome?

By A.Kadir Yildirim

/ 21 Mar 2014