Between text and context: Turkey’s tradition of authoritarian constitutionalism

By Turkuler Isiksel Constitutionalism is often understood to mean more than mere adherence to the formal terms of a constitution. However, with the example of the 1982 Turkish Constitution in mind, this article develops a theory of “authoritarian constitutionalism” as a system in which the constitution, rather than constraining the exercise of public power, is … Continue reading Between text and context: Turkey’s tradition of authoritarian constitutionalism