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The international media again take aim provocative attitude from Turkey and its illegal activity in the Eastern Mediterranean. the Bloomberg, with his new post on the politics of his threats Tayyip erdogan, characterizes Ankara’s attitude as aggressive, while pointing out that this is why the country seems isolated.
According to the article, international attention has focused on the “road race” for development of natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean and in Turkey’s attempt to claim rights. However, the roots of the tensions in the region run deeper.
Erdogan’s naval presence in the region and the provocative movements against Greece and Cyprus reveal, according to the US network, the extent of the Turkish president’s ambitions to confirm his country’s status as Muslim regional power, which has the potential to stand up to Europe, Russia and the United States.
Bolstered by new domestically produced ships and submarines, the navy has already helped Erdogan show his power abroad. At the same time, larger frigates, but also a 27,000 ton aircraft carrier they are expected to be added to the fleet next year, according to Bloomberg.
“Erdogan’s goals”
«Beneath the surface is the idea that Turkey is the greatest power in the eastern Mediterranean and should be treated as such.Comments Ryan Gingeras, Professor of Homeland Security at the California Naval Graduate School and expert on Turkish issues.
«She thinks that she is surrounded by opponents and enemies and wants to use her power to assert her status, because she canHe adds.
In the name of “strategic independence” from Western suppliers, Erdogan has set a goal for Turkey to produce all its defense equipment by 2023.
“This is difficult to achieve. There are reasons to doubt that the test economy can withstand its ambitions to make the country a major power, while the EU also threatens sanctions for Turkish activities in the region.Bloomberg notes.
Yet he has managed to make her feel its military presence in northern Syria, ensuring a place at the table of developments, while its intervention is also strong in Libya.
«“Turkey will get its share in the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Black Sea.” Erdogan stays at every opportunity.
However, as Bloomberg points out, “Her aggressive stance, no matter how much it attracts the attention of Mediterranean forces, leaves her looking isolated.».
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