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The Republic of Turkey, from 1923 to the present, is an important power in its geography and region, at a level it has never been before; It is taking very important steps towards becoming a rising playmaker state on a global scale. Especially since 2003, it has been rising every year, despite being exposed to global economic crises and financial operations of imperial states.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Countries Where Turkey Has Soldiers; National Defense and Proactive Independent Foreign Policy\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 25.08.2020 \/ \u0130STANBUL<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n The Republic of Turkey, from 1923 to the present, is an important power in its geography and region, at a level it has never been before; It is taking very important steps towards becoming a rising playmaker state on a global scale. Especially since 2003, it has been rising every year, despite being exposed to global economic crises and financial operations of imperial states.<\/span><\/p>\n While the global power centers are threatening to prevent other authorized civil and military bureaucrats, especially the President of the Republic, who work hard for their country; On the other hand, they aimed to covertly and openly support some opposition parties which are under their control, weakening the state with their help, and thus overthrowing the governments working in the interests of the Turkish nation, which did not act in accordance with the interests of the globalists. Despite all this, Turkey extends a helping hand to the oppressed and aggrieved Muslim nations, and even increases its efforts and moves to create a peace for all humanity, regardless of ethnic or religious affiliation, and a solution to problems.<\/span><\/p>\n Within the scope of these efforts, our country has been saved by national and local governments from the evil called interest of the World Bank and IMF (International Monetary Fund), which operates for the financial exploitation of their weakened or collapsed countries, established by global power centers. Efforts are being made to use more and more equity capital in investments.<\/span><\/p>\n The Republic of Turkey, in order to protect the borders of its Motherland in recent years from the attacks of the imperialist states at home and abroad by terrorist organizations under the control; It has adopted the \u201cprotection strategy<\/strong>\u201d, in other words, the concept of \u201cpreventive strike<\/strong>\u201d, which envisages the destruction of the threat outside the homeland before it infiltrates the borders. The requirement of this concept is to destroy the terrorist nests in the country with the security forces affiliated to the Ministry of Interior, and to destroy the members of the organization 30-40 km outside our borders, in coordination, from afar, without giving them the opportunity to enter our territory with Land, Air and Naval units. In this low-intensity struggle, close cooperation and coordination is carried out between the Turkish Armed Forces and our MIT units, which have been reorganized and gained operational capability in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n Turkey has declared its determination to protect our seas and our national survival beneath it, to the whole world, under the name of \u201cBLUE HOMELAND<\/strong>\u201d, in accordance with the internationally accepted definition of the Terrestrial Waters, Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, in order to control the \u201cStrategic Geographical Regions and Points<\/strong>\u201d in the field of influence and interest by guaranteeing their national interests; By keeping military power in the lands and seas of friendly and allied states, it secures its homeland from close and medium distances with a strategic understanding, and also ensures that the country it has soldiers is spared as a friend and ally.<\/span><\/p>\n Security line of Turkey (Anatolia and Blue Homeland) starts;<\/span><\/p>\n If this strategy is implemented, it is always possible to see a Turkey that is strong in its region and that is gradually increasing its influence on a global scale, assuring its existence and survival.<\/span><\/p>\n From this point of view, let’s take a look at the state of military power that the Turkish state has in its sphere of influence and interest, and how many soldiers it has in which friendly and allied countries:<\/span><\/p>\n In which country, how many soldiers does Turkey have, and for what reasons?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n For the security and peace of Turkey’s homeland and blue homeland, the friendly and allied countries and their numbers are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n 1. 40,000 Soldiers in TRNC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Since the Cyprus Peace Operation launched by Turkey in 1974, it has a military presence in the north of the island, which constitutes approximately 40% of the island. It is estimated that the number of Turkish soldiers in Cyprus is around 40 thousand, that is, at the level of a Corps (TRNC Peace Forces Command). The Turkish military unit in Cyprus has the status of a permanent military unit directly reporting to the General Staff.<\/span><\/p>\n 2. 2,000 Soldiers in Somalia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The TAF military takes on two duties in Somalia:<\/span><\/p>\n 3. 5,000 \u2013 7,000 Soldiers in Syria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After the civil war started in Syria in 2011, Turkey carried out many operations in Syria. Turkey continues to control a large area in Syria close to its borders, during the recent Operation Peace Spring<\/strong> and during the battles within the scope of keeping the Idlib De-escalation and Observation Points<\/strong> line. It is estimated that there are thousands of Turkish soldiers in Syria along the 911 km border (excluding the Manbij region) and on the strip extending to the depth of 27-32 km to the south of it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0(Military shipments continued after the tensions in Idlib, so the number is estimated to have reached up to 7,000 soldiers.)<\/span><\/p>\n The presence of soldiers in Iraq and Syria is justified as follows, according to the records of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTo take all necessary measures within the framework of international law against the terrorist threat and all kinds of security risks against Turkey’s national security, to prevent attacks that may be directed against our country by all terrorist organizations in Iraq and Syria, and to ensure the maintenance of our national security against other possible risks such as mass migration.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 4. 2,500 Soldiers in Iraq<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n While Turkey carries out military operations in Iraq as needed, within the scope of the \u201cfight against the PKK\u201d, it also has military bases in various cities in Iraq. The most prominent of these is Bashiqa Base, which sometimes causes controversy. The location and size of other bases in Iraq are not disclosed due to \u201csecurity\u201d reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n 5. 400 Soldiers in Kosovo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The International Peacekeeping Force in Kosovo has been carried out in line with the decision of the UN Security Council since 1999. In the KFOR Operation, Turkey assigns personnel to the staffs allocated to it. The main task of the Turkish military in Kosovo is to establish a \u201csecure environment\u201d, to develop cooperation with local and international organizations and to support the development of the Kosovo Security Force.<\/span><\/p>\n 6. 300 Soldiers in Qatar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After the sanctions imposed on Qatar by the Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia, soldiers were deployed to Qatar in 2017. Turkey has established a military base in Qatar. The deployment of troops to Qatar was initiated by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, with the adoption of the \u201cImplementation Agreement between Turkey and Qatar on the Deployment of Turkish Forces in Qatari Territories<\/strong>\u201d as Law No. 7023 on June 7, 2017. The authority to keep military forces in Qatar for how long is up to the government’s decision by law. Except for the MHP, the opposition parties opposed this agreement. The military force of TAF in Qatar is deployed in the Tariq ibn Ziyad Barracks in the capital, Doha. It was stated that a second base was built in August 2019, and in this way, the TAF will increase its military presence in this country.<\/span><\/p>\n 7. 250 Soldiers in Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Turkish military was sent as the International Peacekeeping Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, claiming that \u201cpeace and stability\u201d would be ensured in this country.\u00a0 The duty of the Turkish soldiers under the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina Turkish Representative Delegation was stated as \u201cto maintain the atmosphere of peace and security, to develop cooperation with local and international organizations, to support the international civilian presence and to provide training support to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n 8. 100 Soldiers in Lebanon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Turkish military is serving in Lebanon as part of the United Nations Interim Task Force (UNIFIL). Turkey has been supporting UNIFIL for more than 10 years. The number of Turkish soldiers in this country is around 100.<\/span><\/p>\n 9. 100 \u2013 200 Soldiers in Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Turkish Armed Forces is training Azerbaijani soldiers and there are close relations between the two countries, but the Turkish military base in Azerbaijan is seen as a highly controversial issue. With a protocol signed in 2016, some buildings in the Gizil Sherg Garrison in Baku and a terminal located in Nasosnaya Air Base in Sumgait city were allocated for the use of the TAF. However, after the news that a base was given to Turkey appeared in the media, Azerbaijani authorities denied these allegations. Finally, on 12 July 2020, after the clashes between Armenia and the border troops passing near the town of Tovuz in Azerbaijan, some technical and combat elements were sent by Turkey. It is thought that the number of Turkish soldiers in this friendly and brotherly country has exceeded 200.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 10. 24 Soldiers in Albania<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Established in 1997 within the scope of defense cooperation, the base is located in the city of Vlor\u00eb<\/strong> on the Adriatic coast and is located on 20 decares of land in Pasha Port, which also serves the Albanian Navy. The base operates under the name of Naval Forces Command Albania Team Presidency<\/strong>. It is estimated that around 20 soldiers are on duty at the base, whose number of personnel increased to 250 at once.<\/span><\/p>\n 11. 35 \u2013 100 Turkish Soldiers in Libya<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Decision to keep Turkish soldiers in Libya in order to prevent the purpose of ex-general Khalifa Haftar, who is a puppet of the West, to destroy the legitimate Libyan Government and to sell Libyan assets to the West; On January 2, 2020, in the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, it was accepted by the majority of votes of the AKP and MHP, despite the opposition of CHP, IYI Party, HDP, Saadet Party, and Democrat Party. President Erdo\u011fan was given the authority to deploy the TAF in Libya for a period of one year, following the resolution of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey No. 1238. The exact number of Turkish soldiers sent to Libya is not known. However, it is estimated that there are between 35 and 100 soldiers providing military consultancy and technical support services to the UN-recognized Libyan GNA Army. In addition to these, it is in question to support the Libyan GNA army with some UAVs and UCAVs, and Kirpi-type armored vehicles. Turkey is trying to neutralize the coup-plotter General Khalifa Haftar and his group in order to permanently establish peace in Libya and end the bloodshed. It aims to fulfill the requirements of the \u201cAgreement on the Limitation of Maritime Jurisdiction and EEZ<\/strong>\u201d signed with the Libyan GNA in November 2019 and to protect its national interests.<\/span><\/p>\n COUNTRIES WHERE TURKEY HAS SOLDIERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n S. Nu:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Where Soldiers are Located<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Number of Soldiers (Estimated)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 40,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Syria<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 5.000 \u2013 7.000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Iraq<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2,500<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Somalia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Kosovo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 400<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Qatar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 300<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 250<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Lebanon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 100<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Azerbaijan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 100-200<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n In Albania<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n In Libya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 35-100<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Other countries with uncertain or small numbers of soldiers within the scope of the United Nations Mission (MINUSMA)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Democratic Republic of Congo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Mali<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3-5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Central African Republic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3-5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Other countries where Turkey has an uncertain or small number of soldiers under the United Nations Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Turkey’s military relations with the Republic of Sudan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Relations between Turkey and Sudan took a further step when President Recep Tayyip Erdogan requested Suakin Island in the north of the country during his visit to Sudan in December 2017 and Omar al-Bashir accepted it. Suakin Island was allocated to Turkey for 99 years. Even the fact that Sudan is the \u201cGate to Hadj\u201d for African Muslims and the tender for the restoration and modernization of the old and abandoned accommodation facilities on the island from the time of the Ottoman Empire was awarded to a large Turkish construction company; Suakin Island seems to have lost its importance after President Omar al-Bashir, who was dismissed by the 2019 April Military Coup, which was openly and secretly encouraged by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which are the extensions of the global powers in Africa, who had the delusion that they would lose control over Sudan to Turkey. These two countries were concerned that Turkey would establish a military base in Suakin, just like in Somalia, and control the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the middle region of the Red Sea, and Yemen and the Gulf of Aden region. In fact, it can be easily said that the countries that are concerned about this are Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia; and the USA, France, England and Russia just like them.<\/span><\/p>\n The news that Turkey will establish a military base here was met with reaction in the Arabic world. While all the discussions are summarized in the report of the Stockholm International Peace and Research Institute (SIPRI), the African map in the document shows that Turkey has a base in Suakin<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TURKEY MADE FOUR MORE STRATEGIC MOVEMENTS IN JULY 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our state also signs military and economic cooperation agreements with some other countries within its sphere of influence and interest, in order to strengthen the strategic security of its survival as I mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n Turkey<\/a> has made 4 more strategic moves after its success in the Eastern Mediterranean<\/a> and Libya<\/a>. In a month, mutually critical steps were taken with Oman, Niger, Ethiopia<\/strong> and Albania<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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