The Securitisation of News in Turkey

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The book explores Turkey's troubling reputation for repressing media freedom, highlighting its status as a significant jailer of journalists alongside China, despite its EU candidacy. It delves into the complex political landscape shaped by the AKP's rise amidst a historical power struggle among Kemalists, Kurds, and Islamists. The author argues that the AKP's securitization of journalists as terrorists serves to delegitimize dissent and protect its electoral interests, ultimately positioning journalism as a casualty in Turkey's ongoing political battle.