Call Me Back - with Dan Senor We need to talk about Turkey - with Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak & Nadav Eyal
39 snips
Jan 13, 2025 
Guests Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarojak, a Turkish politics expert, and Nadav Eyal, a seasoned journalist, dive into Turkey's evolving role in the Middle East post-Assad's regime collapse. They discuss Erdogan's rise to power, exploring his strategic maneuvers and the shift in Turkey-Israel relations since the 1990s. The conversation highlights historical ties between Turkish and Jewish communities, Turkey's ambitions in Syria, and the complex geopolitical landscape that both nations navigate, shaping their future interactions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Ottoman Legacy
- Turkey considers itself the successor of the Ottoman Empire, a historical superpower.
- This Ottoman legacy influences modern Turkish identity, particularly under Erdogan's leadership, sometimes causing friction with Israel and the U.S.
Erdogan's Rise
- Erdogan's path to power started in a poor Istanbul neighborhood and religious schooling.
- He initially aimed for a soccer career, but paternal disapproval led him to politics.
Erdogan's Strategy
- Erdogan strategically used the West to weaken the Turkish army.
- By appearing to embrace Western ideals and reforms, he diminished the army's power, consolidating his own civilian leadership.