Mapping the rise of Turkey’s military reach 

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Turkeys presence in East Africa is very welcomed...they're the only foreign power to help somali rebuild its own country and military while everyone else abandoned the horn. We're forever in debt to Turkey 🇹🇷 our true brother

"Restraint is a virtue, only when there is an alternative." This quote made my day. XD

"When someone in the area sneezes, Turkey catches a cold". Beautifully articulated.

"Force is the supreme power from which all others are derived" is extremely true and I wish more people understood that.

The economical front is the most important right now for turkey, and they have all what it needs to win it. We hope the best for the turkish people. Greetings from Morocco to our turkish brothers and sisters.

I am very impressed, you pretty much covered everything that happened in recent years in an unbiased manner which is very rare in English sources. Especially, noting the apparent PKK affiliation in Northern Syria is particularly avoided to be mentioned in the Western media.

The quotes in this video

I looked up a chart of the Turkish Lira's decline in value; and it appears to mirror the "rise of Turkey's military reach". A currency decline in value should result in a rise in exports. There seems to be no evidence of an increase in national income to offset the rise in external spending. Normally a government would sell bonds to "futurize" the extra-national spending. Turkey seems to be engaged in Erdonomically issuing Turkish Lira by central bank mouse clicking new currency into existence at artificially low interest rates. The U.S. has gotten away with the same policy only because the dollars have been absorbed by a growing world economy, for their transactional (store and settlement) utility value. Turkey, as a regional player, still needs to offset its external spending with national income/exports or it's "reach" is going to be short lived.

It's always a good day when Caspianreport uploads a video

Turkey has already began trying to smooth things over with it's regional frenemies including beginning dialogue with Egypt and Saudi Arabia along with UAE. But as Shirvan said, it's better to be feared than loved when it comes to ensuring national security.

Turkey shotguns and pistols are very popular here in the U.S., the Canik TP9 is a big seller for example.

Mapping the demise of Turkey’s economy is of more concern right now. Last I heard they forced private exporters to exchange 25% of their foreign currencies to lira so the central bank could use it to stabilize the lira for a few more weeks.

6:12 *_The moment when the US, an alleged friend & ally of the Turkish Republic,_* *betrayed* their *_most important NATO ally_* and _"stabbed them in the back"_

Quality, objective content is highly prized. Thank you again for another great piece!

I'd be great to see a full map of this hard expansion. Like, different shades for: Turkey proper, territories with Turkish bases, Territories reliant on Turkish military, etc.

I just want to say, thank you for all these analysis and research, I enjoy watching them

For additional reading material: Mapping the rise of Turkey’s hard power by Ali Bakir: newlinesinstitute.org/turkey/mapping-the-rise-of-turkeys-hard-power/

I'm so "glad" that we've reached the point where "respect" & "fear" are equal😔

10:03 quick correction that Qatar is a peninsula not an island.

Not jealous of how good an educational channel CaspianReport is or anything! Great content on Turkey!

Thanks. It's a good video. When it comes to Turkey , most of the foreign people talks like an enemy government official. They talk one sided, thay blame Turkey all the time without talking about the bad conditions that affect Turkey. They always try to support the ones who give harm to Turkey. On the contrary, this video is unbiased.

As always, another great summary. Perhaps if there were more geopolitical objectives mentioned for example in the caucasus or the caspian sea and the power balancing with Iran it could be even better. However that would make the video a lot longer (which I wouldn't mind myself!). Keep up the good work.

Funnily enough, I learned of Turkey's arms industry shortly before watching this video by shopping around for a 1911 pistol! The TİSAŞ company produces a very cheap 1911 pistol that has surprising quality of machining for its price point, at least according to the reviews of people who own one.

Phenomenal work my friend. Unbiased and through. Keep it up.

i loved istanbul....cant wait to visit again and explore the inland country!

Excellent video as always, Shirvan

No one: Caspian Report: starts his geopolitics video with a Mao quote about power and ends with a Machiavelli

You are analyzing eloquently and with great insight. I am glad I discovered your channel.

"When someone in area sneezes, Turkey catch a cold" CR. The best description of Turkey

Hopefully Turkey treads carefully and doesn’t have its nation completely hijacked by its military industrial complex like the US did after the Eisenhower administration

You are always in a critical condition when your country is in a strategic crossroad of potential conflicts.

You have some of the best opening quotes. Respect!

I didn't realize how important turkey's role on the world stage really is.

Love your content will never get tired of it.

6:34 nice starship troopers reference 😏

this is just beginning, keep watching you will be shocked when you see the future position of Turkey i am a japanese, I have been living in Turkey for 7 years turkey is industrializing incredibly fast, developing technology i am comparing the current state of Turkey to the state of the people's republic of China at the beginning of the 2000s i am still watching with surprise that the Turks have risen so quickly the country that can't even make assault rifles is 5. generation is making fighter aircraft this is really scary

Happy for Turkey. Much needed for regional balance of power!

Yet another splendid analysis by Shirvan. I love watching your videos and look forward to each and every one.

A Greek proverb says; The water is cold but you get used to it once you enter it.

We in Kazakhstan understood that recently. Can you make a video about events in January?

So close to a million. Congrats man. 🎉👍

Turkey transforming into independent hard power is the direct result of the aggressive US Middle East policies, rather than its own choice. In 2003, US made de facto Kurdish country in Northern Iraq without anyone's consent. That unilateral decision means Kurdish separatism now has a foreign foothold just outside of Turkish border for the first time in 100 years, the worst scenario Ankara has ever faced since the birth of the republic in 1923. If US/the West don't care about Turkey's desparate priority, then why would Turkey care for the interests of the West first?

A Starship Troopers reference at 6:35? Nicely done.

Wow. Really nice recap on all the issues surrounding Turkish conflict arenas and the progress on homegrown Military tech field. I would really like to hear your recommendations on Turkish diplomacy. I get that people don't understand from outside of the region, but you as an Azerbaijani have clearly a much better view especially on parts of Russia's policies in the region and the limits thereof. What is your opinions on Zangezur corridor and the chances of Armenia wrestled out of Russia's influence for example?

As Shirvan correctly Pointed out, the projection of hard power has created leverage for Turkey to engage with political dialog with its rivals such as UAE, Saudi , Egypt etc The reality is that most minor and major powers oppose the strengthening of Turkey and she has no choice but to fight battles and to create a proactive defense policy

Great like always!!

Great video once again Caspian 👏 👍

This is the same country whose currency is collapsing, right?

Great video shirvan! Turkey in the 2000-2010 focused mainly on extensive economic growth and development and using it from 2010-2020 to extensively increase its military and diplomatic influence. However now the fuel has run out, and the country can’t stay on that track any longer, the country now will need to return to its economic focus. However while trying maintain what it has built over the past decade I know politicians ( from all sides) in Turkey have realized this after 2021 hell, and I know for a fact they realized going on this path has ended for now the country will have a tough next 10 years as the environment in which Turkey got its economic success in the 2000s is no more. I believe next 10 years will be about solidification and stabilization of what it has made (economically, politically, and militarily) over last 20 years And as new generations and new parties take over the country it will be their main focus to make sure what the county had stays “successful countries are countries which expand their economy and political power but also retain it when times are not favorable” -

Always ready for your videos

Hey Shirvan, as always a great video. If you seek inspiration, I'd love to see something about Transnistria and its current situation towards Nato and Ukraine in case of a Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

We love turkey 🇹🇷🇧🇩❤️❤️❤️

Nice reference to The Prince, which frequently refers to Turkey as an example of centralized state power.

Good video man.

Salam Gardash, another educational and informative video we can all truly appreciate! Thank you

DEFINITELY need a video on the Turkish Lira Crisis after this

"And force, my friends, is violence. The supreme authority from which all other authorities are derived.” My boy Caspian is paraphrasing Starship Troopers. I always knew he was on of us!

You do a good job, this is one of my favorite channel!

love your videos!

Shervan you’re the best in Geopolitical views

The educational system in Turkey needs to be revamped. Hence, the reason why they depend so much on imports of foreign components. The labor market is also suffering from chronic unproductivity, I guess that's the consequence of its educational system.

Great video about us! Thanks from Türkiye 🇹🇷

brilliant report. kudos.

If youtube ever falls off, I can already envision a line of Caspian Cookies with quotes that will make the Chinese scramble to keep up.

Great video on a very complex nation and part of the world. Turkey's main goal in the face of elevated threats and lack of NATO support in the region has been to gravitate towards total military independence. It's paid off. Soft power would have been more costly for Turkey and Erdogan has played his moves very carefully. Security and financial prosperity are both crucial for any nation but without security, prosperity is largely useless. We have seen Turkish drones in recent years being complete game changers in multiple fronts. Turkey has also started exploring for oil and gas reserves with military escorts and acquired the S400 despite NATO and US disagreement. I think this says a lot about Turkey's maturity in securing its own needs rather than being dependent on the US or NATO and alleged allies. Erdogan learnt that after the shooting down of Russian jets and the failed military coup, NATO and the US were not reliable partners and certainly not 'strategic allies'. Turkey thus dedicated its economy and resources towards its own domestic arms industry. From here, given the volatility of the region, Turkey needs two crucial things to consolidate its borders and security - 1) nuclear energy 2) nuclear weapons. Once it has accured these assets, it can rebuild its economy. What I love about Erdogan is his uncanny ability to dance with Russia and the West on a needs too basis. A master of politics and a man who did so much for Turkey. Respect!

Love the essay, need more

Very informative.

spot on as always! thanx Caspians !

A strong economy is always better than a strong military. Internally, people are more likely to choose trading/money over war. When internally the economy isn’t strong, people feel they have nothing to lose. Hence, might as well go out with a fight. For external enemies, with a strong economy, you can always buy allies. Heck, you can even buy out your enemies and get favourable results. In the end, priority for all countries should be economics. The rest will follow.

Great video! Weird you didn't mention Greece at all though.

My man obsessed with turkey in a bad way😂

much Love for Turkey..

it's a clever move that Turkey made to become independent militarily. I wish they could even manage to successfully have a military nuclear program. The world is better off without bullies. And having fatal offensive weapons such as nukes is the best defense ever. Ghadaffi would still be leading Africa to prosperity if he had such weapons.

i’m watching this the 2nd time but the excitement is the same!

Wow, very good analysis.

Baby wake up, a new Caspian Report video just dropped

Fascinated by Turkey's future. Thanks for covering this topic. Also, I would love to see a video on Central Asia and possibly a focus on Uzbekistan.

Quote from Goethe: "Don't you hear their footsteps? They are coming, the fighters of justice. In the name of the merciful, the Turks are coming."

Beautiful explanation 😊

That Azerbaijani Armenia and The Syrian conflict really worked well for Turkey

Great video. Looking forward to Your material on Kazakhstan and Ukraine, in light of Russia's increasingly aggressive posturing.

Turkey invested in hard power alongside with the rising of soft power. Hard power was not induced as a necessity. The end objective WAS HARD POWER and projecting force in the neighboring regions. And this was o.k. for the Americans too . Turkey was expected by them to put pressure on Iran. So as long as Turkey seemed to hesitate , the economy went down. And it seems that the Iran issue may be lost , since China stepped in , but we see now UAE , surprisingly , giving a hand to Turkey. So maybe West raises some barriers in Turkey's arms industry , but East seems to step in. Is Turkey changing hands ?

"Better to be feared than loved" very Machiavellian

The way this video tries to represent all the aggression of Turkey from a "good guy" angle is just ironic😂😂😂

Can you please make a video about the Croatian geopolitics? With the ex Yugoslav region

Thank you!

"It is much better to be feared than loved"

Great analysis on Turkey. Well done Caspian Report.

I have mixed opinions on Mr. Erdogan as an autocrat, but sometimes I do find that his interests coincide with ours. Much better to have a strong, stable Turkey as an ally than the other way around. The interest rate policy tho, bro...

I must say you are the best of the best

You watched a completely different war in Syria then the rest of us did.

I can see Turkey turning into a super power

Turkey or how a perfectly normal country devolved into an autocracy in less than one generation.

Smart strong people and country in the middle of the most dangerous part of the world.

Very good Shirvan . Excellent. Respect from Bosnia .

A video about the effects of the recent events in Kazakhstan or a forecast about the upcoming parlamentary elections in Hungary would be welcomed.

Turkish soldiers are also in Afghanistan providing security for YN/NATO at the airport etc

Congratulations Mr Bakeer

Good content indeed.. all around