Over the past two decades, Turkey has undergone a profound political transformation under the rule of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). What initially appeared to be a process of liberalization, civilianization, and democratization slowly gave way to Islamism, populism, and authoritarianism. How can we understand this political shift, and what does it tell us about the future of Turkish politics?

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