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Turkey's Mediterranean disruptions and the ideology behind them

Dr. Jake Sotiriadis, the co-author of a piece titled “Ideology, And Not Just Energy, Explains Turkey's Mediterranean Disruptions”, is with us today to explore how Turkey’s Pan-Islamist, Neo-Ottoman inspired ideology, if left unchecked, will enflame regional tensions well into the future.

Dr. Sotiriadis is a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force and its Chief of Strategic Foresight and Futures Analytics. His scholarly research focuses on networked ideologies in 21st century great power competition, and his work as a thought leader has been featured internationally in: The Diplomat, Defense News, China-US Focus, Greece’s Kathimerini, and the Middle East Institute.

Read Dr. Sotiriadis’ piece here: Ideology, And Not Just Energy, Explains Turkey's Mediterranean Disruptions

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