... or will they hold their word and actually respect secularism and freedom in their society? Because they claim to be ammending the constituion to join the European Community as soon as possible... But is there a threat of falling back into arbitrary Islamic rule? Both of them, (almost) president and Prime Minister ade Islamists... What do you think?
2007-08-28 06:23:59 · 15 answers · asked by veevintage 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No that won't happen.
That means a revolution.Turkey made a revolution 85 years ago just in the opposite direction. Becoming a democratic secular state.
Besides there are two factors required in order to change the system. Public rebellion + army support.
Army in Turkey is the biggest supporter of the secular state. Besides, the people in Turkey don't want to be like Iran, even most of the AKP voters.
But USA and EU are making a big strategical mistake by pushing Turkey away.
2007-08-29 20:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by Leprechaun 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No they will not. Western European nations have had issues dealing with Islamic radicals within their own boundaries. There would be a huge outcry if the Turkish gov't were to institute any presumed "Islamist" agenda. If there is any hint of an Islamist turn in Erdogan's administration, then Turkey would kiss any chance of EU membership goodbye.
Also, the stringently secular military would never allow this to even happen. Even if it meant bypassing democratic procedures, the military will forcefully prevent such an Islamist gov't from forming. It should also be noted that an imposition of Islamic rule would strain relations with the US. Gul and Erdogan are not that foolish.
2007-08-28 13:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its not that easy to change the whole system because maybe they are not in the picture right now, there are many many Ataturk lovers in Turkey. Falling back to Islamic rule is not that easy, they are scared too. Its not like Turkey is going to like Iran, it can never be, but im sure the number of women who are covered will increase because they give money to them to get covered and since there are many poor people, what they are doing is working and its why they won the elections... But dont worry we have the Army and all other SMART people in Turkey. People in there are actually really smart so....
2007-08-28 13:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by mary l 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope not. Before 1979, Iran was the most developed and modernized country in the Middle East. After Komeni, it was reverted to a Medieval-like enviornment. I'd hate to see the same thing happen to a great country like Turkey.
2007-08-28 13:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by amancalledj 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
now, in Turkey, Turkish Army Forces did not invite Gül's wife for national victory day festival. I think , there will be clash between Army and president at the future. Secular system is in danger !
2007-08-30 08:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I strongly suspect the Army would suspend the government if they tried to move to Islamic law. Ataturk specifically charged the Army with protecting the people in exactly this fashion and I do not think either of the politicians you mention has forgotten this.
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2007-08-28 13:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't think so. That's what the Turkish Army is afraid of but that won't happen. They have been in charge for a while now and nothing happened.
It is fair also to notice that the situation in Turkey is not fair. if you are woman who wears scarf you are not allowed to go to school or college, you are not allowed no get into governmental buildings, not allowed to work for the government. I don't think that's freedom of religious practices.
2007-08-28 13:30:35 · answer #7 · answered by raybario 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, they will be welcomed to already Islamized EUSSR.
Their primary contact is Bernard Kushner, the French foreign minister, long-time Islamist sympathizer and, coincidentally, a Jew.
2007-08-28 13:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
our people always follow Ataturks rules and that's protected by our Great Army and army is supported by our people.....islamists will not get a chance if they are fool to do that, they will be taken to where they originally come from :D
Turks are a strong nation, we know we will never be Islamic and will remain secularist forever..
2007-08-30 08:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by DejaVu 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes there is the risk but i can not tell you how big it is
military didn't invite his wife bla bla bla bla
he is the BOSS,the PRESIDENT,they have %47 vote of Turkey,they have the government,they have the state.
Lets hope they changed like they said or else a lot of people including myself has to change or leave or......i don't want to think about it.
2007-08-30 11:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by mertev 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋