Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
By Shehab Al-Makahleh • As Turks cast their votes in historic referendum on constitutional changes, both domestic and foreign public, media and analysts are weighing pros and cons of either outcome. According to latest exit polls Turkish voters have handed President Erdogan sweeping new powers. The ‘Yes’ campaign won 1.25 …
April, 2017
December, 2016
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1 December
New Turkey: Erdogan’s Neo-Ottoman Geopolitics and Kurdish Question
The geopolitical and geostrategic interests and balance in Turkey, due to its current Islamist Government lead by the authoritarian President Erdogan, have changed the country in last 15 years to an unrecognizable degree. In my personal opinion it’s hard to continue to define Turkey as an ally to …
September, 2016
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1 September
Why Is Turkey Accusing Me of Plotting a Coup?
On the night of July 15, elements of the Turkish military attempted a coup. It was a poorly organized effort that was defeated by a combination of people power, loyal units and serendipity. What made this failed effort remarkable was the putschists’ extreme brutality against civilians who resisted or …
