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Turkish Youth Embrace Civil Nationalism Amid Ethnic Tensions

6/10/2025

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A wave of "civil nationalism" is rising among Turkish youth, diverging from the rigid state-centered nationalism of the past. This fresh perspective embraces secular values and personal freedoms but still marginalizes ethnic minorities like the Kurds. It highlights the struggle for identity and political engagement amid the pressures of socio-economic challenges, revealing deep-rooted tensions within society.

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A wave of "civil nationalism" is rising among Turkish youth, diverging from the rigid state-centered nationalism of the past. This fresh perspective embraces secular values and personal freedoms but still marginalizes ethnic minorities like the Kurds. It highlights the struggle for identity and political engagement amid the pressures of socio-economic challenges, revealing deep-rooted tensions within society.