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Tag Archives: Turkey and Erdogan
JOHN TULLOH. Erdogan aims for the long haul as an Ottoman-style ruler.
Not long ago, when events in Turkey were as unsettled as they are now, its military leaders would have stepped in, toppled the government and taken draconian control to restore order. But President Recip Tayyip Erdogan seems safe for … Continue reading
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Tagged Bashar al-Assad, DAESH, John Tulloh, Kurds, Mosul, Ottoman empire, Turkey and Erdogan
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JOHN TULLOH. The uncertain future for Turkey and Erdogan.
My friend! Leave not my homeland to the hands of villainous men! Render your chest as armour and your body as bulwark! Halt this disgraceful assault! For soon shall come the joyous days of divine promise; Who knows? Perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged DAESH in Turkey, Gulen, John Tulloh, Kemal Ataturk, Ottoman empire, Turkey and Erdogan
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