Turkey Purges Army of Islamists, Terrorism and Military Buildup Continue
Turkey Purges Army of Islamists, Terrorism and Military Buildup Continue

Summary/Abstract: It was always meant to be the bulwark of the modern-day Turkish Republic’s secular state and, since the time of founding father Ataturk, the military has lived up to this creed, exercising inordinate power in Turkish politics and society. It has helped to propagate the ubiquitous cult of Ataturk, and demanded the suppression of leaders deemed too Islamic for the good of the state. Quietly, however, the Turkish military has been ridding itself of individuals deemed untrustworthy due to perceived religious affiliations. The threat of Islamist elements in the army was discussed by top generals together with the prime minister, Recip Tayip Erdogan – the same politician who was banned in 1997 for being too pro-Islamic.

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