The (Turkish: Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi , abbreviated officially as AK Parti or AKP ) has been the dominant force in Turkish politics since its landslide victory in 2002. Over more than two decades, the party has evolved from a reformist, "conservative-democratic" entity into a populist and increasingly centralized organization that has reshaped Turkey’s domestic landscape and global standing. Origins and Rise to Power (2001–2002)
During its first decade, the AKP was widely viewed as a vehicle for . Key features of this period included: European Scientific Journal, ESJ The (Turkish: Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi , abbreviated
The AKP was founded in August 2001 by a group of "reformists" who broke away from the Islamist ( Fazilet Partisi ). Led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan , the party sought to distance itself from the traditional Islamism of the Milli Görüş movement, instead labeling itself "conservative-democratic" to appeal to a broader coalition of religious conservatives, business leaders, and liberals. Key features of this period included: European Scientific
In the wake of Turkey’s devastating , the AKP secured a massive victory in the 2002 general election, gaining nearly two-thirds of the seats in parliament despite receiving only 34% of the popular vote. The Era of Reform and European Integration (2002–2011) The Era of Reform and European Integration (2002–2011)