hardwood wrote:Turkey has always been a banana republic.
The economy of Turkey is defined as an emerging market economy by the IMF. Turkey is among the world's developed countries according to the CIA World Factbook.
Turkey has the world's 18th largest nominal GDP,[1] and 15th largest GDP by PPP.[1] The country is among the world's leading producers of agricultural products; textiles; motor vehicles, ships and other transportation equipment; construction materials; consumer electronics and home appliances.
The mistake the country made was the lack of clear stand in fighting ISIS,some isis troops would get treatment in Turkey hospital, until it was hit well by the isis terrorists themselves.
Initially it was more concerned in fighting Asad instead of ISIS.
the coup was due to some elements of the military,an uprising by the military,who blocked the interstate from Asia to Europe,and took over state broadcast station temporarily
Unfortunately BBC reports over 90 people were killed.