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AI InsightIn conclusion, evidence was found that political parties sometimes make policy choices inconsistent with their ideological lines, and it was understood that the GAL/TAN model offers a more explanatory framework than the traditional left/right axis for understanding the positions of political parties in terms of the selected topics.
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze the positions of political parties in Türkiye during the 2023 election period, based on the assumption that the traditional left-right divide is insufficient in light of current developments. The GAL/TAN model was used to analyze the parties' socio-cultural and rights-based policies. Based on election manifestos, party programs, and leader statements, the study is designed as a case study conducted using qualitative content analysis. The first section introduces the model and discusses the dimensions of differentiation. The second section discusses the applicability of GAL/TAN in Türkiye in terms of the political context. Subsequently, the last section analyzes the AK Party, MHP, CHP, İYİ Party, and DEM Party in the 2023 elections in terms of democracy and rights, nationalism and minorities, secularism and freedom of belief, migration, the EU accession process, and the environment. In conclusion, evidence was found that political parties sometimes make policy choices inconsistent with their ideological lines, and it was understood that the GAL/TAN model offers a more explanatory framework than the traditional left/right axis for understanding the positions of political parties in terms of the selected topics.