Sunday Commentary: Restoring the Ottoman Empire by Other Means

In the new Sunday Commentary on Vijesti Television, you will find an analysis of Turkey's geopolitical ambitions in the world, and especially in the Western Balkans.

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Željko Pantelić, Photo: TV Vijesti
Željko Pantelić, Photo: TV Vijesti
Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate.

Here are the key questions:

  • Why do Turks believe that they are the oldest people in the world and that they have a special mission?
  • How did the "Turkish World" become the "Geography of the Heart" of Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
  • Why did Ankara declare the 21st century the Turkish century and launch the Vision 2053 project?
  • What does Turkey want in the Western Balkans?
  • What is the difference in policy towards Montenegro and Serbia compared to that towards Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and North Macedonia?
  • Why is Ankara interested in having good relations with Podgorica and Belgrade, and what does that have to do with Greece?
  • Why is the United States turning a blind eye to Turkey?
  • Why does the EU tolerate Turkey's arrogant behavior and flagrant violation of all European values, from denying the Armenian genocide to imprisoning journalists and political opponents?
  • And why doesn't anyone criticize Turkey for refusing to impose sanctions on Russia?

Answers on Sunday evening at 6:15 PM and 10:30 PM on Television Vijesti.

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