Examines 'New Turkey' through the life of its domineering leader Documents the formation and development of Erdo?an's political life and character Closely examines Turkey's authoritarian turn and Islamisation of the state by focusing on the role of Erdo?an, his ideology and the clash with the Gülen movement Analyses Erdo?an's evolving personality and positions over time, from his depictions as a manipulative political strategist through to his representation as Köro?lu (Turkish Robin Hood) Looks ahead to what Erdo?an's legacy will be and what the future holds for Turkey President Erdo?an's resilience as Turkey's leader makes for an extraordinary political study of longevity, charisma and strategic decision-making. Uncovering the person behind the persona, M. Hakan Yavuz draws on 250 first-hand interviews to untangle the web of literary, religious and biographical influences that shaped Erdogan's personality, ideology and world view. In understanding the inner life, continuous self-reinvention and professional struggles of Erdo?an, Yavuz is able to provide an invaluable insight into the complex record of policies - in both domestic and international arenas - that have marked his governing tenure. With chapters covering the Gezi park protests, the clash between the AKP and Gülen movement, the Kurdish question and the country's projected image as a major international power, Yavuz explores how and why Erdo?an has reconstituted a 'New Turkey' - a hybrid political entity, neither East nor West, democratic nor dictatorial, Islamic nor secular.