February 9, 2013

Abant Platform meeting launches with identity debates in Turkey

The Abant Platform started its 28th meeting on Friday at Lake Abant with the participation of over a hundred intellectuals, academics, journalists and pundits from different ideological backgrounds to discuss the current issues in Turkey.

Caring for the 42 percent, the new constitution and Abant spirit

İhsan Yılmaz

...It seems that politicians, being politicians, will continue to act as they always have and will focus on their electoral victories. It is futile to expect them to act like Platonic wise rulers who take into account the happiness of society as a whole. They will not give up their divisive aggressive rhetoric. The burden lies on the shoulders of civil society.

28th Abant Platform Convenes to Discuss ‘Diverse Perspectives on Turkey'

The prestigious Abant Platform, which has tackled pressing issues facing Turkey since its establishment in 1998, commenced its 28th meeting on Friday to discuss Turkey's domestic and regional issues with a forum titled “Diverse Perspectives on Turkey.”