Seminar: Turkey’s authoritarianism: From Atatürk to Erdogan
At a time when an authoritarian-nationalist right is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere, the history of modern Turkey offers instructive lessons on the sources and hold of authoritarianism. Democracy in Turkey has been undermined by class politics and by the decades-long hegemony of populist-authoritarian right-wing politics.
Panel discussion – Greek-Turkish tensions: Impending conflict?
Tensions have been growing between Greece and Turkey since the failed coup attempt in 2015. The eight Turkish soldiers who were accused of involvement in the coup attempt sought refuge in Greece. Despite the extradition demands of Turkey, Greek courts refused to hand over the soldiers claiming that there is sound evidence they might not get a fair trial.