American media’s assessment of Erdogan’s,Türkiye’s victory was far from the West.
According to Russia Elium, prominent American newspapers and news channels considered the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Turkish presidential election as a reason for strengthening nationalist sentiments and canceling adherence to the United States in this country.
The New York Times reported: Erdogan managed to overcome the biggest political challenge of his career, which will give him an opportunity to fight his Western allies for control of Turkey for the next five years.
This newspaper added: During his political life, Erdoğan used crises to expand his power and to be at the center of the main domestic, foreign, and economic policy decisions, and his relations with Washington, especially after the cancellation of the agreement to equip Ankara with F-35 fighter jets. It is still facing a difficult path.
The “Washington Post” newspaper also wrote: Erdogan’s victory shows the strength of his most loyal supporters, many of whom are conservative Muslims and have become a turning point and a stable force in Turkish politics. This newspaper continued: “Erdogan is facing a difficult task, and this task is to steer the Turkish economy away from disaster.”
“Fox News” in an article entitled “What does Erdogan’s victory mean for the West and the world” pointed out the prevalence of nationalist sentiments among voters in Turkey and wrote: Turkish voters seem to want a version of Erdogan’s foreign policy in their evaluation. They are characteristic of his nationalism.
Fox News adds: Erdogan believes in a multipolar world in parallel with Turkey’s presence as a power alongside the others. Erdogan has alienated Ankara from the West, using influence to balance relations between countries and playoff rivals in a way that suits his and Turkey’s interests. Turkey is a longtime NATO member, but Erdogan is trying to pursue a more independent foreign policy that frees Ankara from Washington’s hegemony.
“NBC” TV reported in its bulletin: Turkish people have an opportunity to change in the country where Erdogan’s party has been in power since 2002. Although Turkey is a NATO ally and holds elections, the country of 84 million has slipped under Erdogan and has maintained close ties with Russia.
