Really good piece. I wonder how much of Turkey's politics is driven by the reaction you describe and its opposite. If Turks in Muslim countries routinely get sparkling eyes and a grin when they reveal their origin, and Turks in Western countries get a much less pleasant reaction due to stigma, is it any surprise that anti-Western sentiment is going to be an important factor in politics?
“When something like the Gaza War happens, I still find that I agree with Erdoğan more than I otherwise would. “
Why feel embarrassed? Maybe you like justice and human dignity.
When your başkan supports that you agree with him.
When he acts contrary to those values you don’t.
Really good piece. I wonder how much of Turkey's politics is driven by the reaction you describe and its opposite. If Turks in Muslim countries routinely get sparkling eyes and a grin when they reveal their origin, and Turks in Western countries get a much less pleasant reaction due to stigma, is it any surprise that anti-Western sentiment is going to be an important factor in politics?