Choose one question and write a thorough and critical response of approximately 500 words. Be sure to cite the week’s readings to bolster your argument and provide specific examples.
Using Larrabee and Rabasa’s Chapter 3 The Rise of Political Islam in Turkey and James Gelvin’s Chapter 20 Political Islam, outline the major reasons for the development of Political Islam in Turkey. Additionally, why do Larrabee and Rabasa as well as Gelvin differentiate Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) from many other movements/parties that receive the “Political Islam” label?
In Bishara’s Driving While Palestinian, the author outlines the various experiences that Palestinians have while driving— from interacting with checkpoints to navigating to ‘unofficial’ villages among many others. Pick one major concept/interaction/experience from the reading (tactics in dealing with checkpoints, getting directions, the security of checkpoints, colored license, etc.) and give your thoughts on how these experiences relate to the broader issue of Palestine/Israel.
In Anderson’s Chapter 7 Military Coups, the author gives an overview of various military coups that took place in the Middle Eastern states. Compare and contrast military coups in Turkey and those that took place in the ‘Arab’ nations. Why were they similar and, more importantly, why were they different?
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