What does it mean to be Turkish after the failed coup attempt?

In the aftermath of the failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15, there has been a renewed debate about what it means to be Turkish. The question of identity has always been a complex one in Turkey, where the country's secular and Islamist traditions have long coexisted uneasily. But the coup attempt has brought these tensions to a head, with many Turks now asking themselves whether there is such a thing as an "un-Turkish" identity.
For some, the answer is clear: anyone who supports the coup attempt or the ideology of the Gülen movement, which is accused of orchestrating the putsch, is not truly Turkish. The movement's leader, Fethullah Gülen, may have been born in Turkey and have lived there for decades, but his alleged actions have made him, in the eyes of many Turks, a traitor to the nation.
For others, however, the question of identity is more nuanced. They argue that being Turkish is not just about sharing a common language, culture, and history, but also about respecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens, regardless of their background or beliefs. In this view, those who support the coup attempt are not only wrong, but also un-Turkish, because they seek to undermine the very principles of democracy and human rights that are enshrined in Turkey's constitution.
The debate over what it means to be Turkish is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. But one thing is clear: the failed coup attempt has exposed deep divisions within Turkish society, and has raised questions about the future of democracy and human rights in the country. As Turks grapple with these issues, they will also be grappling with the question of what it means to be truly Turkish.