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COUP D’ETAT RECORD OF THE WEST AND WESTERN REACTION TO JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT

Year 2016, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 51 - 73, 26.12.2016
https://doi.org/10.31679/adamakademi.285019

Abstract

July 15 coup attempt in Turkey is a historical event not only for Turkey and its people, but for region, even the world, as well. As the last fortress of the Middle East in terms of the democracy and political stability, lately Turkey has been the target of the Western countries and terrorist organizations. In order to understand better the stance of the West towards Turkey after the coup attempt, this paper briefly analyze the Western stance towards military coups. This article focuses on the role of the West and their support for coup plotters in four significant coups (1953 Iran, 1973 Chile, 2013 Egypt and 2013 Ukraine) from different parts of the world. In the second part, the paper examines official statements of Western decision-makers and the misleading and disappointing coverage of the Western media. Western countries that criticize not coup plotters, but democratically elected government, fell behind the developments in Turkey. This shows their hypocritical stance towards Turkey and the region.

References

  • ABD Ankara Büyükelçiliği, (2016), “Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Shots Heard in Ankara, Bridges Closed in Istanbul,” 15 Temmuz 2016, https://tr.usembassy.gov/emergencymessage-u-s-citizens-shots-heard-ankara-bridges-closed-istanbul/, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı, (2016), “Joint Press Availability With EU High Representative Federica Mogherini,” 18 Temmuz 2016, https://www.state.gov/secretary remarks/2016/07/260174.htm, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Alaaldin, Ranj (2016), “Aftermath of Turkey Coup Attempt Will Be Bloody and Repressive,”The Guardian, 16 Temmuz 2016, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/16/aftermath-of-turkish-coup-attempt-will-be-bloody-and-repressive, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Anadolu Agency, (2016), “July 15 Tweets Pose Questions on ‘Shadow CIA’ Stratfor,” 2 August 2016, http://aa.com.tr/en/americas/july-15-tweets-pose-questions-on-shadow-ciastratfor/620283, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Avrupa Komisyonu, (2016), “Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn on the Situation in Turkey,” 16 Temmuz 2016, http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-16-2555_en.htm, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Banks, Martin (2016), “EU Voices Fears for the Future of Turkey Following Attempted Military Coup,” The Parliament Magazine, 18 Temmuz 2016, https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/news/eu-voices-fears-future-turkey-following-attempted-military-coup, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • BBC Türkçe, (2013), “CIA’in 1953’teki İran Darbesinde Rol Oynadığı Belgelendi,” 20 Ağustos 2013, http://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler/2013/08/130820_iran_cia.

BATININ DARBE SİCİLİ VE 15 TEMMUZ DARBE GİRİŞİMİNE TEPKİSİ

Year 2016, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 51 - 73, 26.12.2016
https://doi.org/10.31679/adamakademi.285019

Abstract

15 Temmuz darbe girişimi sadece Türkiye ve Türk halkı için değil, bütün bölge, hatta dünya için tarihi bir olaydır. Ortadoğu’nun demokrasi ve siyasi istikrar açısından son kalesi olan Türkiye, son zamanlarda Batılı ülkelerin ve farklı terör örgütlerinin hedefi olmuştur. Bu makale Batı dünyasının darbe girişimi sırasında ve sonrasında Türkiye’ye karşı tutumunu analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bunu anlamak için öncelikle Batılı ülkelerin Batı-dışı dünyadaki darbelere bakışı üzerinde durulacaktır. Örnek olarak dünyanın farklı bölgelerinden seçilen dört önemli darbede (1953 İran, 1973 Şili, 2013 Mısır ve 2013 Ukrayna) Batının rolüne ve darbecilere verdikleri desteğe odaklanmaktadır. Sonraki bölümde ise, 15 Temmuz darbe girişimi sırasında ve sonrasında Batılı ülkelerin temsilcilerinin resmi açıklamalarını ve Batı medyasının Türkiye’ye yönelik yanlış, yönlendirici ve hayal kırıklığına uğratıcı yayınlarını incelemektedir. Batılı ülkeler, Türkiye’de gerçekten neler olduğunu anlamaktan çok uzak kalmış, bölgede ve ötesindeki ikiyüzlü yaklaşımını yansıtacak şekilde darbecileri ve terör örgütlerini değil, demokratik bir şekilde iktidarda bulunan Türk Hükümeti’ni eleştirmiştir.

References

  • ABD Ankara Büyükelçiliği, (2016), “Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Shots Heard in Ankara, Bridges Closed in Istanbul,” 15 Temmuz 2016, https://tr.usembassy.gov/emergencymessage-u-s-citizens-shots-heard-ankara-bridges-closed-istanbul/, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı, (2016), “Joint Press Availability With EU High Representative Federica Mogherini,” 18 Temmuz 2016, https://www.state.gov/secretary remarks/2016/07/260174.htm, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Alaaldin, Ranj (2016), “Aftermath of Turkey Coup Attempt Will Be Bloody and Repressive,”The Guardian, 16 Temmuz 2016, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/16/aftermath-of-turkish-coup-attempt-will-be-bloody-and-repressive, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Anadolu Agency, (2016), “July 15 Tweets Pose Questions on ‘Shadow CIA’ Stratfor,” 2 August 2016, http://aa.com.tr/en/americas/july-15-tweets-pose-questions-on-shadow-ciastratfor/620283, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Avrupa Komisyonu, (2016), “Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn on the Situation in Turkey,” 16 Temmuz 2016, http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-16-2555_en.htm, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • Banks, Martin (2016), “EU Voices Fears for the Future of Turkey Following Attempted Military Coup,” The Parliament Magazine, 18 Temmuz 2016, https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/news/eu-voices-fears-future-turkey-following-attempted-military-coup, Erişim Tarihi: 23 Aralık 2016.
  • BBC Türkçe, (2013), “CIA’in 1953’teki İran Darbesinde Rol Oynadığı Belgelendi,” 20 Ağustos 2013, http://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler/2013/08/130820_iran_cia.
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Muhittin Ataman This is me

Gloria Shkurti

Publication Date December 26, 2016
Submission Date January 9, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2016 Volume: 6 Issue: 2

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APA Ataman, M., & Shkurti, G. (2016). COUP D’ETAT RECORD OF THE WEST AND WESTERN REACTION TO JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT. Adam Academy Journal of Social Sciences, 6(2), 51-73. https://doi.org/10.31679/adamakademi.285019

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