DOI: 10.5176/2251-2853_3.1.151
Authors: Mehdi Abasi Sarmadi and Reza Asadi Khomami
Abstract:
Government of Turkey which claims that it is a successor of Ottoman Empire tries to be leader of changes in political movements in the region which rises with starting of Arab spring in the Middle East. In any Arab states which protest has been begun, US and Europe and other countries like Turkey support protesters. Turkey's claim on the leadership of changes and the formation of new Middle East which is approved by powerful Arab states has theoretical bases and there are many paradoxes in its act and theory. This paper demonstrates how turkey emphasizes on its historical ottoman heritage and national interests. Turkey demands higher and better position in the region by using the events related to Arab spring.
Keywords: Arab Spring, Ottoman Empire, strategic depth, Syria crisis, Turkey
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