INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
(Analysis) Did you know the Eastern Mediterranean could hold over 100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, potentially worth hundreds of
that could ripple far beyond Turkish shores.For nearly two decades, Erdogan has revived Ottoman symbolism in public life, signaling a
By invoking the Ottoman legacy, Erdogan projects Turkey as a unifying force for Muslims and a nation unbound by its 20th-century borders.The
across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas.These claims directly collide with Greece and Cyprus, heightening tensions over resource
In Syria, it initially intervened against terrorist threats and to oppose the Assad regime
Today, Ankara maintains control over northern zones, aimed at securing its borders and limiting Kurdish influence.Economic interests
increasingly drive Turkish policy there, including plans for cross-border infrastructure
This blend of military and commercial objectives suggests Erdogan envisions Syria as integral to his broader plan for expanding Turkish
inroads across Africa through new embassies, defense pacts, cultural outreach, and infrastructure investments
From humanitarian aid to mosque construction, Ankara is cultivating soft power alongside trade ties.By forging alliances on the African
continent, Erdogan positions Turkey as a rising actor not only in the Middle East and Mediterranean but also in a region where global powers
increasingly compete for influence.Countermoves and AlliancesAs Turkey extends its reach, neighboring states have grown closer in response
Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus recently held their 10th trilateral summit in Cairo, signing agreements on healthcare, port development, and
Each nation has cause for concern:Greece worries about sovereignty over islands and maritime claims in the Aegean.Cyprus fears Turkish
views as a threat.With lucrative hydrocarbon reserves at stake, controlling subsea gas fields is a high-stakes contest
Whoever successfully exploits these resources stands to gain both economic leverage and strategic advantage.Impact on Global
Its purchase of Russian-made S-400 missile systems triggered sanctions and derailed joint defense projects.EU members Greece and Cyprus have
sounded alarms over Turkish maritime claims, prompting debates about stricter measures.The question looms: Can Turkey preserve ties with the
relationships within the Muslim world
Imperial Legacy and Regional Dominance
Any significant power shift could disrupt supply chains, alter diplomatic alliances, and heighten the risk of armed standoffs over
They represent a strategic effort to reassert Turkey as a formidable regional player, unafraid to forge its own path.Whether this gambit
questions.For a region steeped in historical rivalries and poised on significant energy reserves, the resolution may well reshape the
geopolitical landscape for decades to come.ANationUnboundTu.mp4?#Size: 192.91 Mb
