Listen "Religion, Identity and Power: Turkey and the Balkans"
Episode Synopsis
Guest: Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Erdi Öztürk/Coventry University and London Metropolitan University
Presenter: Prof. Scott Lucas
Timestamps:
1. What does history tell us about Turkey's relationships with Balkan countries? 3.20-7.48
2. In the northern Balkans, many people express Turkish identity or at least an affinity with it. Yet at the same time there's the sentiment of being left behind if not betrayed by Turkey. What is the significance of this paradox? 7.50-11.08
3. How is religion being projected and negotiated by Turkey in the Balkans? 11.10-18.00
4. To what extent does Erdoğan have a religious identity or is he a power politician using and actually manipulating religion to gain advantage at home or abroad? 18.05-22.38
5. What was the catalyst for President Erdoğan's shift in approach in 2013? 22.45-26.44
6. What effect did the failed coup of 2016 have on these calculations over religion and power? 26.50-30.53
7. Has President Erdoğan overreached in this use of religion? 31.00-
Presenter: Prof. Scott Lucas
Timestamps:
1. What does history tell us about Turkey's relationships with Balkan countries? 3.20-7.48
2. In the northern Balkans, many people express Turkish identity or at least an affinity with it. Yet at the same time there's the sentiment of being left behind if not betrayed by Turkey. What is the significance of this paradox? 7.50-11.08
3. How is religion being projected and negotiated by Turkey in the Balkans? 11.10-18.00
4. To what extent does Erdoğan have a religious identity or is he a power politician using and actually manipulating religion to gain advantage at home or abroad? 18.05-22.38
5. What was the catalyst for President Erdoğan's shift in approach in 2013? 22.45-26.44
6. What effect did the failed coup of 2016 have on these calculations over religion and power? 26.50-30.53
7. Has President Erdoğan overreached in this use of religion? 31.00-
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