Dr. Abdullah Turkmani:
A Doctor of Modern History, retired university professor, researcher, and writer in political thought. He has contributed to various research centers and is an independent member of the General Assembly of the Syrian Democratic Alliance. Dr. Turkmani has been active in the political and civil field for 50 years.
His Public Engagements:
Syrian Affairs:
Dr. Turkmani has played a significant role in Syrian affairs. He has been a member of the Syrian Communist Party – Political Bureau since 1972. Additionally, he was elected as a member of the Central Committee of the Syrian Democratic People’s Party during its sixth conference in 2005. Currently, he serves as an independent member of the General Assembly of the Syrian Democratic Alliance.
Arab Affairs:
On the Arab level, Dr. Turkmani has been actively involved in various initiatives. He is a member of the scientific committee of the Arab Center for Human Rights in Tunisia.
Notable Works of Dr. Turkmani:
Dr. Abdullah has published numerous books, including:
- “Patterns of Nation-State Building in Modern History” (2020).
- “Spotlights on the Betrayed Syrian Revolution” (2023).
- “The Arabs and the Culture of Human Rights in a Changing World: Realities and Aspirations in Syria” (2023).
- “Obstacles to Civilizational Advancement in the Arab World” (forthcoming).
He has also contributed to 30 collaborative books and worked with several research centers, including:
- The Palestinian Planning Center in Tunisia.
- The Middle East Research Center in Dubai.
- Harmoon Center for Contemporary Studies in Istanbul.
Joining the Alliance:
Dr. Turkmani joined the Syrian Democratic Alliance recognizing the importance of expanding the scope of democratic efforts in Syria. He has dedicated himself to promoting democratic thought among Syrians, particularly the younger generations, after his retirement.
Dr. Turkmani contributes to spreading modern political concepts (democracy, secularism, rationality) and strives to empower the alliance in networking with the broadest spectrum of Syrian democrats.
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