Turkey’s Erdogan Dreams of the Ottoman Empire
Arrests and geopolitical expansion are the first steps to restoring Turkish dominance in the Middle East.
Anthony Constantini
April 05, 2025
What’s happening: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to take advantage of the changing world order to transform his country into a major regional power. To do so, he is arresting opponents, asserting his authority inside the country, and flexing his muscles abroad with military expeditions into Syria.