This course aims to provide students at undergraduate level with a general understanding of the historical evolution and contemporary issues of Turkish politics. It will consider the key political events and developments in the history of the Turkish Republic, as well as the important political issues in Turkey today. The course is organised under two main sections, one on chronological and the other on thematic basis. In the first part, an overview of the political history of the Turkish Republic will be made by focusing on significant milestones in Turkish history. Second part of the course will focus on contemporary issues in Turkish politics.

Historical evolution and contemporary issues of Turkish politics. The history of the Turkish Republic, Significant milestones in Turkish history.