Concerns of "Malaysification" in Turkish press
In today's Hürriyet several columnists think about the possibility that Turkey turns out to be another Malaysia. Malaysia is supposed to be the stronghold and sample of islamification in a moderate manner. Triggered by Ertuğrul Özkök and encouraged by an interview with Şerif Mardin- possibly this was not what Prof. Mardin intended- the latest stream of agitative thinking in Turkish press is launched in the context of a new constitution preparation.
"Özkök Should Analyse His Fears"
"Secularists' Fears Exaggerated" Say Feminists
Feminist Hidayet Tuksal, with Islamic beliefs, reacts to Turkey's major national daily Hürriyet's editor in chief Ertugrul Özkök for fanning fears of Islamic take over......
"Ertugrul Özkök wrote as if religion was very powerful in Turkey. As if one person's defence or one person's performance could open the way for a religious ...
Peer pressure is not real, but fear of it is
...This discussion started yesterday when daily Hürriyet's Editor-in-Chief Ertuğrul Özkök wrote in his column that if there was a freedom allowing for the ...
EU: We are the guarantors of your secularism
Mehmet Ali Birand
Why are we a nation obsessed with the headscarf?
Mustafa Akyol
Turkish artist Musa Gümüş won third prize in the European Cartoon Contest, an initiative organized to mark the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All - Towards a Just Society. VIA
And a round up of Turkish press related features...
IHSAN DAGI: Is the Turkish state secular anyway?
“Defending secularism” has become a façade to hide the struggle to maintain the status quo. One hundred years ago it was the reactionary Islamic scholars who fought against change in the name of Islam; now it is reactionary positivist scholars who resist change in the name of secularism.
EKREM DUMANLI: Is the regime in Turkey under threat?
This is the question frequently asked by the foreign press. The process that began with the arrival of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in power for the first time on Nov. 3, 2002, has brought this question to the fore.
Islamization as an expression of identity building by DR. ELISABETH ÖZDALGA
Islamism is perhaps the most controversial and discussed political ideology of our time. Within the frame of this widespread and elusively defined ideological field lies a broad spectrum of ideas about the goal and methods of action.
Wrapping the new constitution in the headscarf issue
Now it is certain that Turkey’s 20-year-old quest for a more democratic and civilian constitution has been reduced to the headscarf issue.
Constitution problem, democracy problem
by HASAN CEMAL, MİLLİYET
I am not a specialist in the field of constitutional law, but I do know something. This country has had a serious constitution problem for a long time, meaning it has also had a democracy problem.
In defense of a constitution
by MUSTAFA ÜNAL, ZAMAN
The idea of a constitution is on Ankara’s agenda. Those working for a new civil constitution that could meet modern needs and befit a country applying for full EU membership are on one side, while others resisting in order to protect the status quo are on the other.
Turkey to auction off media assets of Medya Yayın Holding, Sabah Newspaper and ATV
by istanbulexpat
Turkish Humor Magazine Angers AKP, Islamists - Again
The cover picture depicting the new first lady Hayrunnisa Gul as a playboy girl with Islamic turban in the last issue of the Turkish humor magazine LeMan caused a stir in the Turkish media and brought severe criticism and threats on the magazine. VIA
I haven't realized that this cover triggered a new media crisis though. I guess I was too busy with other stuff.. hmm interesting...
World's most semiotic nation?
Burak BEKDİL
?? Turkish Islamist Press Highlights 6 Sep
HÜRRİYET YÜZ KIZARTTI
ETYEN MAHCUPYAN: Why is it so difficult to shake hands?
Abdullah Gül's presidency exposed some of the personal problems in Turkey. Media organs that have taken up ridiculous forms for the sake of preventing Gül's candidacy are now attempting to express through tabloid attacks the shock of having lost.Mücahit gazeteciler ve basın özgürlüğü - Haluk Şahin
CHP 'biat basını' için genel görüşme istedi
TSK'dan Çankaya'ya 8 mesaj
Hürriyet's semiological work on the Chief of Staff:http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/7226265.asp?m=1
AKP threatens free press, says CHP
Generals won't join Gül's first reception
Ali Bulaç: Pro-coup journalists
Wise enough to respect political facts
End of 'Yes Sir' Journalism?
More than a year ago, when Fatih Altayli was the editor in chief of Sabah we have sparked a debate called 'yes sir' journalism. At the time Sabah editorial had preference to report in accordance with the perspective of some military generals in Ankara."
Is Erdoğan the 12th president?It wasn't easy for President Abdullah Gül to assume the highest post in the land. Even if the political landscape is still reverberating from Gül's becoming president, the tension is gradually dying down. The referendum on Oct. 21 on the direct election of the president entails certain consequences that need to be considered. What are Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's plans concerning the matter?The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will hold its convention in November 2009, which makes certain that the current leadership will be at the helm before the local elections in March 2009. Erdoğan has already ordered the party organization to prepare for...
Gül hosts press and NGO's at a reception
President Abdullah Gül held his second reception Friday following his election, this time for representatives of the media, nongovernmental organizations and business circles. Gül hosted...
Turkish Media: Government Tools
Given how Turkish newspapers “report” the news, “independent journalist” Alexis Debat would have no trouble landing a top spot at any one of them. For instance, during Pope Benedict’s visit to Turkey last November, local papers quoted Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as claiming that the pontiff told him, “You know we don’t have a political role, but we wish for Turkey’s entry into the EU” – which prompted a swift “clarification” by the Vatican that essentially boiled down to “as if.”.............
Comments
Ertugrul Ozkok's writings come across as if penned by someone who is insecure, not well educated and pretentious. One sentence paragraphs, childish and sensationalist remarks accentuated with self importance. He doesn't seem to be much of a thinker yet insists on writing about politics. Such is the epitome of arrogance. How can someone like that be the editor in chief of a major newspaper like Hurriyet? Do we get the journalists we deserve?
Posted by: Mitat Yerli | September 21, 2007 12:35 AM