Turkish politics underwent significant transformation under the Democrat Party (DP) from 1950 to 1960, often regarded as controversial due to its leaders’ subsequent military coup. Reuben Silverman’s book, The Rise and Fall of Turkey’s Democrat Party, argues that the DP maintained similar goals to its predecessor, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), despite appearing to diverge ideologically. The DP’s governance, marked by a shift towards Islamic identity and alignment with the U.S. during the Cold War, ultimately led to economic challenges and authoritarianism, culminating in their overthrow. Silverman highlights that the DP’s failure to adapt and compromise contributed to their demise and complex legacy in Turkish history.
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