Economist Podcasts From Russia with launch codes: Turkey’s new hardware
Jul 10, 2019
Daniel Franklin, the Diplomatic editor for The Economist, discusses Turkey's controversial acquisition of Russian missile defenses, heightening tensions within NATO and reflecting Erdogan's balancing act amid domestic challenges. Meanwhile, Daniel Knowles dives into Colombia's struggles with coca eradication, revealing the difficulties faced by farmers transitioning to legal crops. They also touch on the innovative retirement solutions for elderly LGBT individuals, addressing significant barriers of isolation and discrimination in traditional care settings, and highlighting the emergence of supportive communities.
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Turkey's Missile Defense System
- Turkey is acquiring a Russian S-400 missile defense system instead of the American Patriot system.
- This raises concerns among NATO allies due to interoperability issues and potential data sharing with Russia.
Security Concerns over S-400
- The S-400 system's presence in Turkey, which also hosts F-35 fighter jets, raises security concerns for NATO.
- The system could compromise the stealth capabilities of the F-35s by gathering sensitive data.
Erdogan's Motivation
- Turkey's decision to acquire the S-400 system might be driven by President Erdogan's internal security concerns.
- He believes the Russian system will offer better protection against potential coup attempts involving the air force.