Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan

For the first time in known history, most people around the world are living under democratic ruling. Although to many this can be seen as a positive step forward from the gruelling nature of dictatorship and other forms of governance, one needs to understand the true nature of the worlds democratic state. This report will investigate and analyse the state of democracy around the various countries of the world and elaborate on the chosen countries democratic crisis and state of governance. Originating

One of them being the Justice and Development party. The justice and development party, AKP, emerged with the ideology of Islamism. The party consisted of the younger generation, which broke away with previous and created the AKP, who were led by Tayyip

The Government Effect On The Protests Protests have numerous factors that affect the result of the protest and one major element is the government. In the 1960’s some protests were brutal due to discrimination; yet, the largest protest achieved to maintain a safe environment because the government respected and allowed the protests. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 peacefully gathered approximately 250,000 citizens together to protest the high level of black unemployment

away from oppressive regimes to a strong democratic institution. Hindering a politically effective democracy is the current president of Turkey. Increasing tensions and waning legitimacy from its population is showing signs of stress. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was elected to the presidency in 2014.

In 2013 a new poster featuring Turkeys prime minister has appeared in every part of Istanbul, on highway billboards, subways and busses. Wearing his usual dark suit there is Erdogan, Turkeys’ prime minister, staring down at the people with confidence and dedication like an action hero. Two large words in bold letters are written next to his face: “Saglam Irade”. Turkish for iron will. The huge billboards build a feeling of claustrophobia that many Turks are used to by now: that Erdogan is everywhere

In 2013 a new poster featuring Turkey’s prime minister had appeared in every part of Istanbul, on highway billboards, subways and busses. Wearing his usual dark suit there was Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister, staring down at the people with confidence and dedication like an action hero. Two large words in bold letters are written next to his face: “Saglam Irade”. Turkish for iron will. The huge billboards build a feeling of claustrophobia that many Turks are used to by now: that Erdogan is everywhere

Gaining membership to the European Union (EU) has been a frustrating process for Turkey. The Near East nation began its campaign for EU membership nearly 30 years ago under the EU’s predecessor, the European Economic Community. In 2005, 18 years after beginning the application process, Turkey was finally invited to enter accession negotiations. The protracted delay was a result of unfavorable economic conditions in Turkey as well as Turkey’s tumultuous relationships with EU members Greece and Cyprus

allies to the western world. However, their recent actions suggest that turkey is moving away from the west. Now that Turkey is starting to thrive independently, the west is no longer as appealing. Under the leadership of its current Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it is clear that Turkey is focusing more on its self-interest in the Middle East. Erdogan is a devout Muslim with a fundamentalist past who, now that he is in power, has cemented his role by dismantling the checks and balances of the Turkish