Political Islam in Turkey: Running West, Heading East?

For all the attention to radical political Islam, there is little awareness that the democratically elected government of Turkey has an Islamic flavor. This book places within historical context the rise of the Islamic political party now governing Turkey and examines the implications of its rule for that country and its relations with Europe, the United States and the Middle East.

Turkey is frequently cited as a model for Muslim countries, its pro-Western secular democracy an example that the clash of civilizations is not inevitable. Yet the process of political and economic liberalization has increased the appeal of political Islam. Jenkins analyzes its reemergence in Turkey and the repercussions for the country’s international relations.