In this neo-Ottoman spirit, Turkish research vessels are even named after former sultans and generals who consolitated Ottoman power in these maritime regions.
Turkey’s stance that it is the only possible outlet when one wants to export gas to the EU can be seen as an outing of the ‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine. By maintaining this assertive attitude in the East Med, Turkey seeks to consolidate its position as a regional power in the area.
The ‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine envisions Turkish hegemonic power in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Black Sea. In doing so, it harks back to the old days of the Ottoman empire.
Waar genoegen om met @Wanneswaz onze laatste bijdrage aan de Neo te leveren in een duo-artikel. In mijn afscheidswoordje ook mijn take-away van 2 jaar LVSV lidmaatschap, diep vanbinnen is iedereen liberaal 😉.
We are getting reports on a first big breakthrough in the negotiations:
Representatives from the EPP, Renew Europe, Green/EFA and S&D have agreed to support each others amendments and form a powerful coalition - Will this ambitious middle-left partnership of convenience hold?
Pleasure -not only as 🇧🇪 PermRep to NATO but also as alumnus- to address students of the Master program International Relations and Diplomacy, with Professor Tom Sauer of #Antwerp University @UAntwerpen. Exchange on what makes #NATO as relevant today as it was before.
Het L.V.S.V.-Gent bestaat vandaag 90 jaar! Wij proosten daarom samen met jullie - en gezien de omstandigheden helaas virtueel - op onze verjaardag. Bedankt aan alle oud-bestuursleden om het verbond recht te houden. Het lustrumfeest zal plaatsvinden in het 2e semester. #lvsvgent