Episode 518 • • 1:01:14 - 1:13:28
518: Hot Scene
Turkey Protests, Gezi Park and Russian Gas Pipelines
What began as a local protest against the redevelopment of Gezi Park in Istanbul has evolved into a nationwide movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Analysts suggest the unrest may be influenced by external intelligence agencies to destabilize Turkey due to its role as a hub for Russian gas pipelines. The disruption of these energy corridors benefits competitors in the Mediterranean and Baku regions.