Silence! Davutoğlu speaking! ...

Date: 17.08.2010 | 10:40

Silence! Davutoğlu speaking! ...

Nikos Stelgia

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One year after rising to the rank of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoglu, remains central to the analysis of the international press. In Greece and Cyprus, a significant portion of the Media and analysts are watching very carefully the positions of Mr. Davutoglu.
The official news agency, the state broadcasting and other media in the country follow scrupulously the daily statements of Turkish Foreign Minister. The reporters and various columnists come to give "prophetic" dimension to these statements. In a period where there is ignorance about the actions and intentions of Turkey, terms like "strategic depth" are converted with ease in terms of key - providing the illusion of scientific analysis and evidence- study of modern Turkey. The fragmentary reading of statements by Mr. Davutoglu lead, or perhaps it serves, particular ideological abuse and opens the door to false conclusions with regard to Turkish society ...
Strategic depth or sociopolitical impasse?
The scientific work on "strategic depth" by Davutoglu is now the main tool of analysis for a portion of the Greek and Cypriot community journalism. The Turkish Foreign Minister talks about the importance of closer relations between his country's neighbors to the east. According to him, his country should upgrade ıts scope in the wider region: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Mediterranean ... Turkey should make its presence felt ...
The above position came in a period when relations between Turkey and the EU characterized by stagnation. After 2005 the European countries like France and Germany have clearly expressed their objections to Turkey joining the EU. For its part, the government of Justice and Development Party, is showing signs of fatigue with regard to the country's European course. At a time when the ruling party feels it has secured its position in power, Ankara looks to neighbors in the region. A year ago, when Mr. Davutoglu took the Turkish foreign ministry, a strategic change in Turkish foreign policy was underway.
Lack of enthusiasm for the EU accession and turn to closer relations with neighboring countries such as Iran, Syria, Lebanon and the Arab countries ... What kind of strategic depth is this? Ankara's cooperation with Iran is about the control of the movement of Kurdish secession. Beyond this context, relations of Tehran - Ankara are full of questions. Regarding Syria, the cooperation is the starting point for the difficult international image of Damascus. Just a few years, Washington has characterized Syria as a country - a member of the "axis of evil". After the tragic events in Lebanon, Syria is desperately seeking an ally. Today, Turkey has become the much desired ally. But from the perspective of Turkey are still many unanswered questions. What kind of economic and strategic benefits will result from the cooperation with Damascus? Many Turkish officials are unable to respond to this question, which is the case for closer ties with Lebanon and Arab countries. An experienced Turkish diplomat shares with us his concern: "The European project has paved the way for the modernization of economic and political structures. Apart from the petrodollars what has to offer us the cooperation with the wider area and totalitarian regimes?.
A strategic depth, with many unanswered questions regarding the application of the doctrine of foreign policy in practice ... But the picture is not different on the inside. The government of the Justice and Development Party, which wants to develop to the range of the country in the Middle East is face to face with many open fronts and unanswered questions. The time that Mr. Davutoglu took the reins of the Foreign Ministry, the party spoke for many openings on various issues. Open in Kurdistan, opening the question of rights Alevidon opening in improving the political structures, etc. One year after an internal picture remains bleak. Frustrated by their clumsy handling of the government, the Kurds put to the table the autonomy issue. The Alevides remember with bitterness and frustration the obstruction of the government in terms of closing the grill house in Sivas, which was the site where burnt alive 37 Alevides intellectuals because of a fire that had been put by extremists elements in 1993.
And perhaps worst of all ... At a time when Mr. Davutoglu speaks of "strategic depth" and many Greek and Cypriot analysts talk about Turkey's shift to the new – othomanism, the Turkish woman is seeking exit from the social crisis through suicide. As your are informed by magazine “K” last week, in just 20 days 37 girls opened the window or balcony door and looked for salvation from the suffering by making the last step in the gap ...
Strategic depth ... At the time of writing this article, a twenty year student at University, which is considered the brilliant brain of the country, said goodbye to this world from the windows of her house. In just one month 38 Turkish women chose suicide ...
Big visions are likely to be promoted in isolation from social and political reality. But analysis can not afford to ignore this reality and should not be locked in ideological abuse. Fast conclusions are bad for your mental balance and clarity of mind ...
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