Islamists Quote by Graham E. Fuller
““As liberal columnist Şahin Alpay points out, however, the fundamental division in Turkish society is not between Islamists and secularists but between those who oppose a military-bureaucratic “tutelary” regime and those who support it.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Foreign Policy, 2005, “Turkey’s Deep Divide”
The core split in Turkey is between anti‑tutelary and pro‑tutelary forces, not merely secularist vs. Islamist camps.
In simple terms: Turkey’s main conflict is about support for a military‑bureaucratic regime.
Recognize the real political fault line.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election analysis
- policy debate
- academic research
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the “tutelary” label affect public perception?
- What alternative frameworks explain Turkish politics?
The binary view oversimplifies complex social dynamics.