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The emergence of modern nationalism in Europe was the product of multiple political, social, and intellectual developments. The French Revolution contributed powerful ideas of popular sovereignty and citizenship, while economic modernization and state-building transformed the relationship between rulers and populations. At the same time, a distinct intellectual tradition emerged in the German-speaking lands during the late eighteenth century. One of the most influential expressions of this...

The political landscape in Turkey has changed significantly following the absolute nullity ruling. The government's efforts to destabilize the main opposition party have succeeded within a system where the principle of separation of powers has largely disappeared. This process has altered not only the internal balance within the CHP but also the nature of political competition in Turkey. Suspicions that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was acting in concert with the government had been growing among...

Turkey has long struggled with severe inflation. This problem should not be viewed merely as a technical macroeconomic variable reflecting increases in the general price level. Turkey's inflation experience has exhibited distinct historical turning points across different periods. Historical series compiled by the World Bank from IMF data show that annual consumer inflation generally remained in single digits during the 1960s. However, a marked acceleration emerged during the second half of...