The role of the Turkish military establishment in Political life

Abstract

The Turkish military institution is one of the strongest and most organized institutions of the Turkish state
If it is not, in fact, a supreme authority that lies above the constitution and other state institutions, including bodies
elected; This institution derives its importance and strength from the tight internal organization of this institution
It enjoys complete independence in selecting its leadership elements and has a clear vision of its role
the supreme goals of the state; In addition to the huge numerical strength of the Turkish Armed Forces ©
So that it comes according to this criterion in the second place after America among the NATO countries.

Over time, the military was able to establish a non-military elite in the country
bureaucracy and intellectuals;