Purging Turkish army will leave it more politicised

The armed forces have been under constant purge in order to fill them with Erdogan loyalists rooted in Islam

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  • Averting future coups
  • Purpose of continued purges
  • Pro-Erdogan appointees
  • Partisan appointments
  • Misjudging loyalties
  • 'Eurasianist' faction
  • Akar in, Temel out
  • Independence from West

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