[pepsionice]

Somewhere back three or four years ago....there were a couple of Turk Army officers arrested and to be tried for coup discussions against him. That effectively took an entire layer of the Army out of circulation. Since that point, I suspect that none of the top layer of Turk Army officers will discuss their negativity over the issue in any forum or with anyone.

The thing is...in Erdogan’s weakened state of political acceptance, when he might need military support....there’s nothing there.

[PapaBear3625]

The thing is...in Erdogan’s weakened state of political acceptance, when he might need military support....there’s nothing there.

That might explain why Erdogan’s been a bit cozy with elements of ISIS. What is the West likely to do if Erdogan imports some ISIS people to help retain power?

[arthurus]

Or it might mean that the military will act against him as is their Constitutional duty and the remaining officers and NCOs learned to keep their tongues still. The military has been stripped of more than a few of its top patriotic officers. I don't think the field grade officers have been affected, though, and they, being career soldiers along with the top NCOs, might just do their Duty in which case Erdogan will not continue n power. Or they might not. I am hoping they will act according to their function as it is mandated in the Constitution.