EU Democracy Promotion and Governmentality: Turkey and Beyond

This book explores how EU civil society funding policies depoliticize civil society organizations by examining the effects of liberal and neo-liberal rationalities on human rights organizations. It argues that the effects depend on the legitimacy of the issue and how civil society organizations act in the political context.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dynamics of EU civil society funding policies, employing a Foucauldian lens to examine their depoliticizing effects on civil society organizations. It raises crucial questions about whether international civil society funding inherently leads to depoliticization, as suggested by the literature on governmentality and international civil society policies.

The author embarks on a profound exploration, scrutinizing how the liberal and neo-liberal rationalities of EU funding exert both politicizing and depoliticizing influences on the human rights organizations it supports. Through a detailed analysis of the case of Turkey and EU funding for organizations advocating for women, LGBT, and Kurdish rights, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between legitimacy, contestation, and civil society organizations' actions within the political context.

This insightful contribution to the literature captivates scholars across International Relations, Middle East Studies, European Studies, and democracy promotion. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of EU democracy promotion and civil society funding, contributing to our understanding of the intricate interplay between governmentality, international relations, and civil society dynamics.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032338569