TURKIC STATES | A New Geopolitical Bloc?

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • In November 2022, the members of the Organization of Turkic States met in Uzbekistan for their ninth summit. But while the group has long been thought of as little more than a talking shop, there seems to be a new dynamism emerging. Squeezed between Russia and China, the group seems to be charting a new course. But could it really become the next major geopolitical bloc?
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    The Turkic states span an arc from Europe to China. Drawn together by closely related languages, culture and religion, the six countries - Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - have a long and fascinating history. On top of this, there are Turkic communities in many other surrounding countries, including Mongolia, China, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus. However, efforts to develop closer ties between the Turkic states have long been hampered by political factors. This is now seemingly changing. The emergence of the Organization of Turkic States - previously known as the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States - seems to indicate a new impetus for cooperation. Indeed, some have suggested that it could even become a Turkic version of the European Union. But is this realistic?
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    00:31 International Organisations and the Turkic States
    01:27 Turkic States: Location, Population and Economy
    02:54 The Origins of the Turkic Peoples
    06:52 Turkic Ties After the Cold War
    08:41 Growing Unity Amongst the Turkic States?
    10:59 Turkic States: A New Geopolitical Power?
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  • @JamesKerLindsay
    @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +259

    I've long been interested in the idea of Turkic cooperation. It was talked about a lot in the early 1990s, but never came to anything. So, do you think that they are now starting to form a new union? And could it emerge as an important bloc in International relations? As ever, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments below.
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    • @VladTevez
      @VladTevez Před rokem +1

      From 9:59 the video blurs

    • @PutXi_Whipped
      @PutXi_Whipped Před rokem +21

      @seangiang3454Erdogan can do what he wants. You can go back to coping.

    • @markdowding5737
      @markdowding5737 Před rokem +8

      One important thing to consider is that Turkey is a member of a military alliance (NATO) that is a direct rival to an alliance most other Turkic countries are part of (CSTO). The recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan show that there is a lack of real commitment to the organization, but I am not sure the Turkic countries can evolve into an actual political, and possibly military, alliance while they remain part of opposing military alliances.

    • @gottmituns813
      @gottmituns813 Před rokem +10

      @Sean Giang
      You forget about the turanism...

    • @theconqueringram5295
      @theconqueringram5295 Před rokem +6

      It really depends on how well they organize themselves and how well they can counter the influence of other powers.

  • @Er-Eldey
    @Er-Eldey Před rokem +511

    As a person from the Republic of Altai, I convey my fiery greetings to all Turkic brothers! I hope for our unity and common development in the future

    • @idkurultay
      @idkurultay Před 11 měsíci +33

      As a Turk I love Altay throat singing

    • @timurmurzabekov3821
      @timurmurzabekov3821 Před 11 měsíci +15

      Hi🇰🇿🖐️

    • @fugenturkoglu
      @fugenturkoglu Před 11 měsíci +7

      love your profile photo ❤

    • @Boombox69in
      @Boombox69in Před 10 měsíci

      Respect and good will from America. I hope you all unite and oppose the satanic globalist agenda taking over the West! Peace and love between our people.

    • @serkankinden5150
      @serkankinden5150 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Greetings from Turkey to all our brothers and sisters 🇹🇷 🇹🇲 🇦🇿 🇰🇿 🇺🇿 🇰🇬 🇭🇺 and to all our turkic people around the world. 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇲🇩 🇧🇬 🇬🇷 🇨🇾 🇮🇷 🇦🇫 🇵🇰 🇹🇯 🇨🇳 🇲🇳 ...

  • @arakhoshaba5964
    @arakhoshaba5964 Před rokem +181

    I’m Iraqi Turk thanks for the video hello to all Turkic nations 🤘🏻 🇮🇶 🇹🇷 🇦🇿 🇰🇿 🇰🇬 🇹🇲 🇺🇿 🇭🇺

    • @korkukokusu8311
      @korkukokusu8311 Před rokem +5

      ❤ im turkish turk

    • @oguzb.7033
      @oguzb.7033 Před rokem +2

      👋🤘

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před rokem +12

      AB gibi ekonomik birlik ve serbest geçiş, ayrıca Nato gibi savunma birliği gerekli. Özellikle çin Türk ülkelerini işgal etmek istiyor, Bir ve güçlü olursak Doğu Türkistan da bağımsız olabilir.
      Kanalımda hakkında kısmından ve topluluk kısmındaki en üst Mesajdan Türk tarihi kitaplarını indirip okuyabilirsiniz. Sabit başlayan videonun da açıklama ve sabit mesajında kitaplar var,

    • @maxamedcllaahi5722
      @maxamedcllaahi5722 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@TarihFanKanaliChina more better then modern cruisers 😂😂😂

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@maxamedcllaahi5722 other countries do not torture and there r not concentration camps and no slave labour at least

  • @hasanaliakhmedov6826
    @hasanaliakhmedov6826 Před rokem +867

    Mərhaba to all my Turkic brothers, from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 ❤️

    • @randomized3694
      @randomized3694 Před rokem +17

      Actually merhaba is arabic word and just turkish people use it. You can say "salam" i think more people can understand you.

    • @snursultan9611
      @snursultan9611 Před rokem +24

      @@randomized3694 It is not your bussiness

    • @daredevil3098
      @daredevil3098 Před rokem +28

      @@randomized3694 Salam/Selam is arabic either :)

    • @kasheeke3363
      @kasheeke3363 Před rokem +26

      Marhaba from Somalia 🇸🇴

    • @letstalknow119
      @letstalknow119 Před rokem +19

      Salam is arabic,SUCUK is turkish!😁👍

  • @attilaistenostora
    @attilaistenostora Před rokem +381

    Greetings from Macaristan (Hungary) #turan #turkic

    • @Turkturani
      @Turkturani Před rokem +26

      Sana selam olsun kardesim..🇹🇷🇦🇿🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇲🇺🇿🇭🇺

    • @Gok521
      @Gok521 Před rokem +20

      Greetings to you, too. The great grand child of my ancestor Attila The Hun. We have always known you as our true brothers, you are the proves of our strength which comes from our blood and we are bond together, no matter what our religions are.

    • @alperen38209
      @alperen38209 Před rokem +16

      We are all grandsons of Attila love from Turkiye

    • @harun5300
      @harun5300 Před 11 měsíci +7

      Biz Türkler Macarları kardeşlerimiz olarak görüyoruz. Macaristan'a ve ulu Macar halkına selam olsun.

    • @adrianawest846
      @adrianawest846 Před 11 měsíci +7

      🇹🇷😘❤️

  • @a_nurogli
    @a_nurogli Před rokem +356

    🇺🇿O’zbek bolganimdan faxirlanaman, izohlarni oqib juda hursand boldim, va bir narsa hayolimga keldi, hali barcha Turkiy millatlar birga bolishadi dedim inshAllah. Maqsadimiz bir oila bolish, barcha Turkiy xalqlarga va qardoshlarimga O’zbekistondan salomlar!

    • @buyukhayallerimvar1943
      @buyukhayallerimvar1943 Před rokem +21

      İnşallah hepimizin hayali büyük Turan'ın vatandaşı olmak 😊

    • @EzanduyuncasilhiniatanGanali
      @EzanduyuncasilhiniatanGanali Před rokem +16

      İstanbul'dan sana ve tüm soydaşlarımıza selamlar kardeşim. Tek milletiz 🇹🇷🇺🇿🇦🇿🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇲

    • @hamidnajari204
      @hamidnajari204 Před rokem +1

      😍😍😍🤘🇹🇲🇵🇼🇰🇿🇺🇿🇺🇦🇦🇿🇸🇱🇹🇷🇮🇷😍😍😍😍

    • @yilmaz272
      @yilmaz272 Před rokem +3

      garindas esenlikler

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před rokem +7

      AB gibi ekonomik birlik ve serbest geçiş, ayrıca Nato gibi savunma birliği gerekli. Özellikle çin Türk ülkelerini işgal etmek istiyor, Bir ve güçlü olursak Doğu Türkistan da bağımsız olabilir.
      Kanalımda hakkında kısmından ve topluluk kısmındaki 2. Mesajdan Türk tarihi kitaplarını indirip okuyabilirsiniz. Sabit başlayan videonun da açıklama ve sabit mesajında kitaplar var,

  • @thranduil9761
    @thranduil9761 Před rokem +136

    It felt good to see so many Turks from different places. I think more needs to be done about this. We are strong together.

  • @MarlenMuratbekov-ll6pp
    @MarlenMuratbekov-ll6pp Před rokem +464

    As a young man from Kyrgyzstan, I would love to get rid of Moscow influence even more. Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan is facing severe propaganda due to russian being an official language in Kyrgyzstan. Maybe this organization will help shift the focus more into our Turkic heritage and help to grow even more national identity, and be a stronger independent state, but also to be in a block that can ensure stable growth of each of these countries. I hope EU’s path can be followed and improved. Alga Kyrgyzstan and Salam Aleikum to every Turkic brother and sister :)

    • @freespiritable
      @freespiritable Před rokem +5

      This. I wonder why Republics out and within Russia would accept such a bad partnership Russia offers.

    • @TehAbdullah
      @TehAbdullah Před rokem +15

      Salaam to all Muslims Turkic or not

    • @iX067
      @iX067 Před rokem +19

      I wish and hope that Kyrgyzstan will get rid of Russian influence sooner or later one day :)

    • @boburzod
      @boburzod Před rokem +11

      Why was Russian the second official language? Due to pressure from Rassiya? O'risning bosimidan qutulish kerak turkiy qardoshlar. Kyrgyz speak in Kyrgyz, Uzbek speak in Uzbek, Kazakh in Kazakh, speak in your language or at least english to communicate, but not Russian. Everything starts with the language

    • @persianguy1524
      @persianguy1524 Před rokem +9

      Aren’t Kazakhstan and krygztan like 50% ethnic Russian?

  • @Daniyar18
    @Daniyar18 Před rokem +904

    I’m Kazakh Turk, thank you for the video.
    I wanted to Leave some insights:
    1. With growing awareness of our own history, culture and literature which was heavily obscured by communist propaganda and purge, people in Central Asia now can read their history from different sources. They can read previously banned literature. And obviously it’s about close unity amongst the people who live in this region. As you already mentioned that unity was split into Republics during Soviet era.
    2. With opening the borders people in Central Asia understand that we have a lot in common not only in language, but also on what you eat, what you read and what you believe.
    3.. It would sound a bit odd, but back in 2009 Turkish Republic was looking towards Europe, and President of Kazakhstan decided to make union of Turkic republics. It may sound a bit like pulling the blanket on yourself, but if you look at it in different perspective, in perspective of Central Asian, it will sound justified, because of the reason of neighboring superpowers like China and Russia. This union could potentially off balance superpowers.
    4. We have a lot in common with Western Turkish people such as cultural ties, big economic ties and interestingly mixed marriages with Central Asian and Western Turkish people are common nowadays, I would say it’s normal to see some of your relative being someone from Turkiye.
    5. Another interesting fact is, this way to unify Turkic people was started at the beginning of last century with: Turkestan autonomy, Alash orda, Basmachi movement, Turkestan legion (WW2).

    • @aksaleskikaya7848
      @aksaleskikaya7848 Před rokem +37

      YES WI WIL 1 EN OL WI AR 1 TURKIK TURAN

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +117

      Thank you so much for the great comment and all the excellent points. I really appreciate it. It is interesting that people are starting to discover their historical roots. I was going to mention something about the 19th century Turanist thinking. The problem with short videos is that things have to be covered in a particular way that doesn't confuse things for viewers who might no know much about the subject. I just couldn't make it fit in well. But great that you raised it. Thanks again!

    • @Daniyar18
      @Daniyar18 Před rokem +26

      @@JamesKerLindsay Again, appreciate your effort, and research on this subject. It’s a great video.

    • @Gazi-vu5tr
      @Gazi-vu5tr Před rokem +87

      Respect Kazakhstan from Turkiye.

    • @brainblox5629
      @brainblox5629 Před rokem +30

      @lati long well, I don't see people call racism on the European union

  • @karakartal4586
    @karakartal4586 Před rokem +267

    Tüm Türk topluluklarını yorumlarında okuyorum.
    Bize gereken birbirimize güvenmek.Yargılamadan omuz omuza vermek.İçimizdeki çürükleri ayıklayıp en büyük olmak için çaba sarfetmek.
    Saygılar.💪🏻

    • @Oguzeli140
      @Oguzeli140 Před rokem +5

      Respect

    • @yilmaz272
      @yilmaz272 Před rokem +3

      senden baska cürük olmaz la icimizde cürük demekmis

    • @azizsipahi8332
      @azizsipahi8332 Před rokem +4

      @@yilmaz272 Fitne yayanlar var.Bende şahidim.

    • @pandaren_brewmaster
      @pandaren_brewmaster Před rokem

      çürükler = arapçılar

    • @serkankinden5150
      @serkankinden5150 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Çürükleri temizlemek derken iyi niyet, birliktelik aşılamak sanırım. 😊

  • @TarlanT
    @TarlanT Před rokem +103

    We in Kazakhstan are in most need of Turkic Union in any shape or form.
    It’s not great to be sandwiched between Russia and China.
    Russia, previous security guarantor, looks a lot more like security threat/risk now.

    • @makimaninkopegi3845
      @makimaninkopegi3845 Před rokem +18

      "its not great to be sandwiched between russia and china" imagine being mongolian💀

    • @oguzb.7033
      @oguzb.7033 Před rokem +20

      Difference between Mongolia and Kazakhstan is, Mongolia does not have much resources, China and Russia see it good as a buffer zone btw them. Kazakhstan has so much resources. A Turkic union is the best and only option for Kazakhstan.

    • @masterc2091
      @masterc2091 Před rokem +9

      The Russians see northern Kazakhstan as their own country. It was given to the Kazakhs, they say.

    • @TarlanT
      @TarlanT Před rokem +15

      @@masterc2091 Colonizers always do that. We can also say that Siberian is not Russian, it’s Turkic. It was colonized by Russians after the fall of Siberian Khanate. Turkic population was wiped out.

    • @masterc2091
      @masterc2091 Před rokem +14

      @@TarlanT Yes, you're right. Putin said in an interview that the Kazakhs never had an empire in their history, so they didn't have an independent state. A country of their own. He forgets the Golden Horde whose descendants are the Kazakhs. Russians live in their own reality.

  • @mehmetsert2044
    @mehmetsert2044 Před rokem +62

    As a Turk from Turkey I support the idea. We should increase our relations with our relevants as soon as possible. Thus, we can be stronger together.

  • @lordwiz6653
    @lordwiz6653 Před rokem +298

    Being a Indian i m just here happy to see so many people spreading love and supporting eachother from turk origin. Hope ya all Turks in different parts of different countries can bond some day. Lovely to see this sight . May all your futures shine bright in coming years. All the best. ❤️🥳✨

    • @Traumacid
      @Traumacid Před rokem +21

      Thank you my Indian brother. God bless you 😘 Greetings from a Turkish man from the Netherlands (born here). One day in want to live in Türkiye. But many things are still need to get fixed first before i can leave the Netherlands forever.

    • @Oguzeli140
      @Oguzeli140 Před rokem +6

      Thank you ❤️

    • @mttkan7887
      @mttkan7887 Před rokem +5

      Thanks

    • @mahmutguney8374
      @mahmutguney8374 Před rokem +2

      Thanks, brother. And of course, we all counted Indians as friends!.

    • @seedhasaadabhartiya3312
      @seedhasaadabhartiya3312 Před rokem +5

      I am an Indian too. My question is to the Indian who made the main comment.
      Why are you happy to see love between Turkic states?

  • @abrorobidov1743
    @abrorobidov1743 Před rokem +133

    Assalomu alaykum. men O'zbek turkiman. barcha qardosh turkiy xalqlarga salomlar bo'lsin. albatta birlashishimiz eng to'g'ri yo'l edi. alloh bardavom qilsin. sizlarni alloh uchun yaxshi ko'raman.

    • @oguzb.7033
      @oguzb.7033 Před rokem +14

      Ben seni kendi dilinde okuyup anlıyorum, Türkiye'den Özbekistan'a selamlar 🇹🇷🇺🇿

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před rokem +2

      Aleyküm selam
      Kanalımda hakkında kısmından ve topluluk kısmındaki 2. Mesajdan Türk tarihi kitaplarını indirip okuyabilirsiniz. Sabit başlayan videonun da açıklama ve sabit mesajında kitaplar var,

    • @Atilla963
      @Atilla963 Před rokem +7

      Our language looks still the same how beautiful.
      Selamın aleyküm. Ben Özbek Türküm. Başka kardeş Türk halklara selamlar bol olsun. Elbette birleşeceğimiz en doğru yoldur. Allah [bardavom/hayırlı?] kılsın. Sizlere Allah uzun ömür versin kahramanlar.
      😁

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před rokem +2

      @@Atilla963 Türk ülkeleri arasında, Avrupa birliği gibi ekonomik birlik, Vizesiz geçiş, Nato gibi savunma birliği olursa güçlü oluruz. çin ve rusya gibi orta asyayı işgal etmek isteyen sömürgeciler bizi işgal edemez. çin işgalimdeki Doğu Türkistan ve Rus işgalimdeli Kırım ve rusyadaki diğer Türk milletleri özgürlüğüne kavuşur. Özellikle çin çok tehlikeli.

    • @Atilla963
      @Atilla963 Před rokem +2

      @@TarihFanKanali Aynen o yol farz olmuştur Türk milletlere.

  • @TheNera2010
    @TheNera2010 Před rokem +45

    Turkey is the key member here. Central Asia is in between two big powers : Russia and China. If Turkey could give a way out for the Turkic nations in Central Asia, this Turkic Counsil would become a real, important alliance. For this, Turkey must provide some important things to the Central Asia : Security, an economic trend for growth ...

    • @kirey5477
      @kirey5477 Před 2 měsíci +4

      This is why Turkey and Azerbaijan are working hard to establish a corridor between themselves and Armenia. Armenia is very reluctant on allowing such a linkage betwen Turkey and the rest of the Turkic countries. I believe this corridor will be made soon as there is too much pressure on Armenia from its neighbours.

  • @elvincenzo
    @elvincenzo Před rokem +324

    I should note the genuine deep love we the Turkic people have for each other.

    • @ertansarikavak4774
      @ertansarikavak4774 Před rokem

      Turkun Turkten baska dostu yoktur

    • @TheTraWELLer
      @TheTraWELLer Před rokem +19

      That’s right brother ❤️

    • @monokumaxd1943
      @monokumaxd1943 Před rokem +7

      I agree with the note but don’t think that this new Turkic Bloc is actually canon. Many of the Central Asian Turkic states have geopolitical interests that diverge from one another (if not in direct opposition to one another). What I will say though is I visited Turkey and that country has good vibes.

    • @kyrgyzsanjar
      @kyrgyzsanjar Před rokem +7

      Very true! When I’m traveling in those countries I always feel home!

    • @oguzb.7033
      @oguzb.7033 Před rokem +5

      @@monokumaxd1943 I don't think geopolitical interests of Turkic countries diverge from another, all Turkic countries need eachother for geopolitics. Turkmenistan sells natural gas to China through Uzbekistan and Kyrgyztan. Kazakhistan needs Azerbaijan and Turkiye to connect Europe. Turkiye wants to be an energy hub for resources of Turkic states. Uzbekistan's connection to Europe goes by Kazakhistan or Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. All of us need eachother, and for our security, we need eachother, too.

  • @englishcoach7772
    @englishcoach7772 Před rokem +162

    I hope turkic people build institutions of wealth and power for decades to come. Their place is key in the world. Their culture is unique and welcoming. May they succeed. Iyi sanşlar

  • @saliemchristian9943
    @saliemchristian9943 Před rokem +206

    From Cape Town, South Africa. I'm happy about this new Turkic group alliance. It's a long way in the making . They can make a big difference in the region nd unto themselves. They should now have regular meetings : not only from their leaders, but also from their Foreign nd other strategic ministers for close co-operations to further build their reliance nd help each other in matters of public concern. May they go from strength to strength nd be an international force globally. 👏🤲

    • @Mrgreen2558
      @Mrgreen2558 Před rokem +6

      The Turks were justice and fair ruler when they convert to Islam. They built many empires the last one is was ottoman empire ruled 3 continent for 600 years

    • @noway6379
      @noway6379 Před rokem

      So you see something good from those dictatorships alliance?

    • @azizsipahi8332
      @azizsipahi8332 Před rokem +10

      @kristina zboodram Türkler çok önceleri de bu toprakların sahibiydiler.Son gelişleri 1071 yılıdır.Biraz gerçek tarih öğrenin.

    • @ObamaBinLaden792
      @ObamaBinLaden792 Před rokem +5

      @kristina zboodram Except for Hagia Sophia, no place was turned into a mosque. The Ottoman state was a state that gave equal rights to everyone, did not assimilate anyone, and allowed them to live their religious beliefs freely. Moreover, the first arrival of the Turks in Anatolia dates back to 3500 years ago. They were found in Anatolia not only in the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, but also before this time.

    • @bashiirnur
      @bashiirnur Před rokem +3

      @@noway6379 It looks like someone is going to pee their pants. I am Somali and I have no problem with their union, why does that matter to you?

  • @Zejva
    @Zejva Před rokem +97

    This is very good. I hope the turkic countries can also decrease the russian and iranian influence in their countries and get even closer to each other.

  • @Tengrinin_Kirbaci
    @Tengrinin_Kirbaci Před rokem +182

    I am happy to see a non-propagandist, objective and critical documentary on this subject from a Western-based documentary. Thank you for the video.

    • @iX067
      @iX067 Před rokem +5

      For real. This one was pretty good.

    • @salihagokova5948
      @salihagokova5948 Před rokem +3

      Don't trust this guy.. don't be so naive.

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 Před rokem +2

      nah, its still the same old "russia bad" and "china bad".

    • @Tengrinin_Kirbaci
      @Tengrinin_Kirbaci Před rokem +6

      @@rizkyadiyanto7922 it's true, but eu and NATO is bad too. Only good union for Turks is Turkic Union.

    • @LalaLa-ze7kv
      @LalaLa-ze7kv Před 10 měsíci

      @@rizkyadiyanto7922 well, they are both indeed bad for central asia.

  • @ismailafshar5021
    @ismailafshar5021 Před rokem +37

    Thank you very much! Very good video!
    Greeting all my Turkic Brothers whole over the World.
    I am a Afshar Turkmen from Turkey, we came to turkey from Iran after Nader shahs death.
    Before we was in Turkmenistan!
    Selam bolsun Turklere

    • @sasan132
      @sasan132 Před 11 měsíci

      Greetings to my Turkman brothers and sisters from South Azercayjan.

    • @jamjar1948
      @jamjar1948 Před 10 měsíci

      San Iranlisan.

    • @jamjar1948
      @jamjar1948 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@sasan132 Chi migi baba, S. Azer chie, jonbe aras esmesh Azerbayjane. Shomal aras esmesh aran va shirvane.

  • @kamilserhan
    @kamilserhan Před rokem +35

    I am Anatolian Turk. For me all Turkic language speakers are my brothers and sisters.

  • @latinamerikadabirturk4542

    Tanrı Türk'ü korusun ve yüceltsin

  • @sali-ali
    @sali-ali Před rokem +337

    As a Bulgarian Turk I see all Turkic nations as one. We have a deep connection with each other and I'm ready to die for our brothers. Greetings to the all TURKISH WORLD. Also I see it wrong calling these countries Turkic it's like saying they're something like Turk but not exactly which is very wrong. We are one.

    • @fairjust8072
      @fairjust8072 Před rokem +1

      Thank you ❤Turks need At(^)mic weapons as west getting ready with 7th crusaders war against the Turks again , this time instead of England USA with Again France taking the lead using puppet Greece . They want to jail Turks into their 6 miles shores and depriving them from energy rich eastern Mediterranean Sea and Aegean sea . War upon Turks never stopped. It’s a shame .

    • @Grungeuncle
      @Grungeuncle Před rokem +11

      @@Kronosfobi Why would Balkan Turks hate the others? What could be the reason? Majority of them being placed there by the Ottoman Empire and its resettlement policies, so they're just Anatolian Turks living in the Balkans.

    • @sali-ali
      @sali-ali Před rokem +17

      @@Kronosfobi Why? We are placed to here by Ottoman Empire and our origin is Konya Karaman.

    • @smartfenster5187
      @smartfenster5187 Před rokem +7

      senin Allahina kurban gardash.

    • @realhistoryisunpleasentfor81
      @realhistoryisunpleasentfor81 Před rokem +2

      Turk - new modern offensive word ,given to the Roman converts the Turkish ,rest of people in Asia ( Turkics ) have nothing in common with Turkish ( Roman converts ) .
      Turkish - mixture of islamised ,arabinised Romans ,100% mixed genetics ,first name of Turkey is Roman Sultanate ,Mehmed the conqueror sued tittle Ceaser of Rome ,the word Turk has been prohibited during the Ottoman Empire ,penalty was death .So no such thing as Turkish nationality in Ottoman Empire .
      Ottoman Empire is revived Eastern Roman Empire .
      Turkics came out of Bulgarians ,one of the many Bulgarian branches little bit mixed with Mongols .Thats why Turkics have from 60 up to 100% Bulgarian ,European genetics

  • @Aliguled
    @Aliguled Před rokem +29

    Love Turkish people ❤️💕💖 from Somalia

  • @muradrasulov1675
    @muradrasulov1675 Před rokem +105

    We have to unit. 🇦🇿🇹🇷
    If we do it by ourself it is OK.
    If it is going to be built by other forces it isn't ok.

  • @xchampionx9
    @xchampionx9 Před rokem +35

    Ya birlikte var olacağız, ya da tek tek yem olacağız. Tüm kardeşlerime selamlar.

  • @user-nu5df6nv4g
    @user-nu5df6nv4g Před rokem +25

    As Turk i want to say this unity should be done like thousands ear ago but like they it better late then never. Together we stronger we are Turks we just accept our identity. We need to switch from being Uzbek Kazah Turkmen Azerbejanian Turkish Kirgiz to Turk we should what we are not we been told to be

  • @huseynfy
    @huseynfy Před rokem +60

    Thanks for the comprehensive video! As an Azerbaijani Turk, it was so interesting to learn a foreigner's thoughts about the union of the Turkic states. You encapsulated all the necessary points in one video.

    • @KoroushRP
      @KoroushRP Před 10 měsíci +1

      azerbeyjan can talk when you dont have a Persian name for your country

    • @Turkic_Soul
      @Turkic_Soul Před 10 měsíci +4

      ​@@KoroushRP Bro your poor land ruled from Turks about more than 800 years what are you talking about? 😂

  • @gelincik9354
    @gelincik9354 Před rokem +33

    I love my all Turkish ancestors brothers we are one nation insaallah soon 🇹🇷❤️Thank you professor 👍🏻

    • @hamidnajari204
      @hamidnajari204 Před rokem +1

      Selam Tebrizden kardeşim😎🤘🇰🇬🇸🇱🇹🇲🇰🇿🇺🇿🇦🇿🇹🇷

    • @gelincik9354
      @gelincik9354 Před rokem +1

      @@hamidnajari204 aleykum selam brother ❤️

    • @hamidnajari204
      @hamidnajari204 Před rokem

      @@gelincik9354 🌷❤️😅✋

  • @korayaydn8364
    @korayaydn8364 Před rokem +77

    Tears filled my eyes while watching the video. Thank you very much for this beautiful work Prof. James 🇹🇷

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +4

      Thank you. It’s nice to think one’s work can occasionally have a powerful effect. 🙂

    • @pseudokanax2957
      @pseudokanax2957 Před rokem +5

      @@JamesKerLindsay I hope one day mankind will see the similarities like the Turkic peoples do with each other no matter if you are Christian, Muslim, Tengrist, Asian-looking, White or Middle-Eastern. We are like long lost relatives from far away. For instance a Anatolian Muslim Turk sees a tengristic Tuvinian guy after 900 years of separation, he would definitely get goosebumps.

  • @uldos3193
    @uldos3193 Před rokem +71

    Kyrgyzstan is for Turan.
    Love to my Turkik brothers and sisters.

    • @persianguy1524
      @persianguy1524 Před rokem +3

      Turan is a Persian word relating to the Scythians and sarmatians Iranians, nothing to do with mongloid torks

    • @yusufardagures5490
      @yusufardagures5490 Před rokem +9

      @@persianguy1524 AHAHAHAHA Some one is crying because Turks controlled Persia for centuries.

    • @husaynfirdavs9671
      @husaynfirdavs9671 Před rokem +3

      @@persianguy1524 Turan Turkic Orign. Iranin mifs epic marvell comiks😂😂

    • @huseyintartar6219
      @huseyintartar6219 Před rokem +2

      @@persianguy1524 Now you say the Scythians are Persians , I'm wondering how to laugh at this
      🤣🤣🤣

    • @adnanadnan4144
      @adnanadnan4144 Před rokem +2

      Salam Türkiyeden

  • @burakharley272
    @burakharley272 Před rokem +5

    Hello from the Republic of Turkey. Thanks for video.

  • @dogusad2161
    @dogusad2161 Před rokem +104

    This union isn't that utopic anymore. With further growing awareness, a real Turkic Union will be born, in a similar structure with EU. Thanks for the work, mister! You've gained one more sub ☺️🎉

    • @redfordkobayashi6936
      @redfordkobayashi6936 Před rokem +2

      Yes yes like the EU but with monthly salary of 15 dollars.

    • @kehkah2120
      @kehkah2120 Před rokem +5

      @@redfordkobayashi6936 naah remember that all the goodies are in midleeast sooo...

    • @zeynepiremgunes7302
      @zeynepiremgunes7302 Před rokem +17

      @@redfordkobayashi6936 The thing is that these countries have great resources like gold, uranium, natural gas etc. Some of them are successful at tourism too. Like Uzbekistan is a good place for historical tourism and if we advertise it more through this EU type union, more people will come. And Turkey is already the most famous one with a great tourism industry. Now we are advancing at technology as well. If all our countries are administrated well we will be richer than most EU countries as they are deriving their wealth from exploiting others while the Turkic countries have their own rich sources. We just need to get rid of dictators like Turkmenistan's president and cooperate for a better future where the wealth can be used for people as well not just for the ones ruling the country

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +8

      Thank you very much. And a very warm welcome to the channel. The idea of a Turkic Union is fascinating. But it will require a lot of political commitment and a lot of trust. The EU has shown it can only work if all the members agree to follow the rules. It will be very interesting indeed to see how this evolves.

    • @fi4638
      @fi4638 Před rokem +6

      @@JamesKerLindsay EU needs United Turks just beacuse their security and stable economic target. If Turks get united, EU can get energy easily and stable. As we see today, Russia,China and USA conflicts are effective EU directly. Rus FED. has big lands and China has big population.It means Russian Fed. lands under risk of Chinese invasion. China needs energy and land/space for high population and huge economy.
      USA goes down via bad investments and they are late to catch dynamic world.
      China,India, Brasil Turkey rapidly growing .
      And EU lossing poverty just because they are slow as USA and they need more stable energy then past. EU has old population and their technologys getting old in dynamic fast world. Turks can solve the security of the energy supplying and can be (as whole their history) bridge between East to west world.
      Silk Road help the European for improving. Turks Carey many things to east to west, west to east. Now History repeated.
      We see Today's politics doesn't work. we see results. Billions of people living under bad conditions.Wars, terrorism, high prices, produced chronic conflicts in Midde East, Caucasia, Eurasia, South Asia, etc. We see world is bigger then five. UN doesn't work properly because of these five.
      When the Turks was strong and united world was more secure and fair. No any westerns or easterns were makeing black mail to each other. Turks ruled India centuries but India was united . Turks ruled Arab lands and Arabs was united.Turks ruled Balkans and Valkans was united. Even todays Russia united just because Turks are valuable support to Federation.
      if the Turkish States get united it means there is new stable Economicaly, politically strong new market and productive state going to give synergy of worlds economics.
      China's synergy help the world's poor populations for get cheap products even toys for kids. China helped a lot to third world. Even today's China helps USA and EU economies via mass production.
      United Turks going to same thing especially about Energy, natural resources, security of trade destinations.
      Turks are weak that's why Russia attacks to Ukrain easly. Turks are weak that's why EU easly disturbing Russia and Middel East and Africa.. Turks are weak that's why China disturbing India. Turks are weak that's why India disturbing South Asia.
      This is not a theory this is the old realty. History showing us. If the EU isn't neighbor of giant China just beacuse of Turks. Russian headache is Turkish population.Imgine Russia is hundreds percent Rus!?
      what ever. Can you imagine if Turks doesn't stand between EU and Middel East? Accept or ignore that,
      Turks are bumper between mad east and west. South and North just because of their location. if Turks not going to be united I'm telling you there neo economic colonization comes true from East to west. China and India going to be ruler of many Africa and EU states via strong economies and well educated rich populations. There is UK's new PM , There is USA markets shells. Fully Chinese products Indian engineers etc.

  • @sametkose5558
    @sametkose5558 Před rokem +18

    I hope we will see something good thing. I love my Turkish brothers and also I have a member in my own family: an uzbekh. Organization started to family and will be soon of the world😂👌. Türkiye'den selamlar kardeşlerim 🇹🇷

  • @iX067
    @iX067 Před rokem +97

    Really amazed to see someone from the west to put efforts into this in an objective way and not biased.🙂

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +34

      Thanks. I’ve followed Turkish foreign policy for many decades. This has always fascinated me. I thought it would be really interesting to cover it.

    • @Kurdistan2028
      @Kurdistan2028 Před rokem +2

      @@JamesKerLindsay do you cover their genocide and ethnic cleansing of Kurds, Armenian and other ethnic minorities , along with directly backing isis and Al-Qaeda , stealing Kurdish land and resources including but not limited to Kurdish olive trees and oil in Rojava currently.

    • @iX067
      @iX067 Před rokem +1

      @@Kurdistan2028 now that is exactly a person that watches western media says. Most of their things are based on one-sided way and false information. They like to do stuff they like/want to see. The west is also known for their hypocrisy towards Turks, and to other eastern countries as well. The western media mostly consists of fake stuff when it is about such things. They only been brainwashing the western audience. Turks don't back/support al qaida or any type of terror groups. As you know the PKK is an terrorist organization and the YPG, PYD is a wing of them. Basically PKK but rebranded into different name. The US uses excuses like ''fighting isis, deaş''. Turkey told the US back then to fight them together but nothing happened. Their main objective is to divide Türkiye. The YPG and all that type of groups do not even represent the kurds. They consist of kurds, arabs and mercenaries. The turkish military alone consists of 30% kurds. Turks and Kurds see eachother as brothers but then there are such events happening that seek to divide the kurds to use them against Türkiye. The US knows and keeps this hidden from the public. Maybe if you remember Michael Doran , he was the one who said it publicly that US rebranded PKK and later on he was thrown out from the administration for some reason. Watch this if you want to see what he said: czcams.com/video/E4fh4K5n_9w/video.html

    • @ersenburak
      @ersenburak Před rokem +18

      @@Kurdistan2028 I don't think he covers the lies. As he stated before has has followed that topic for decades. You will find it hard to trick someone like him into beliveing lies. :)

    • @kudretyasinzadeh3839
      @kudretyasinzadeh3839 Před rokem +6

      @@Kurdistan2028
      Can you say any thing a bout hucali , ağdere , agdam genocide s

  • @iremgonen5923
    @iremgonen5923 Před rokem +9

    Hi 👋 love and greets from Türkiye to all my turkic bros and sis 💕💕💕 Let's make the Turkish organization stronger, even the strongest together in the world👊🤝👊🐺🐺🐺 let's go for one country, one flag, one nation in the near future inshallah 🤲🤲

  • @DominantTyphoon
    @DominantTyphoon Před rokem +201

    We Turkic people are stronger together . This shouldn't be a threat to any countries but gain more respect

    • @mikeriley3556
      @mikeriley3556 Před rokem +9

      Free Kurdistan first

    • @Kronosfobi
      @Kronosfobi Před rokem

      @@mikeriley3556 What you are saying is no different than ''free Scotland, Southern France, Castille, Indigenus People in America, And give 1/3rd of Germany to local Turks''
      Its absolute bull.
      And thats before even considering you are trying to legitimize a communist terrorist group, which in practice have had no virtual difference than any of those Islamic extremist terrorist groups.

    • @mikeriley3556
      @mikeriley3556 Před rokem +1

      @@Kronosfobi you’ve been brainwashed by Turkish propaganda, the only terrorist is the Turkish state and Kurdistan existed before the Turks invaded Anatolia from Asia, that’s not the same as Turkish migrants in Germany 😂

    • @jimmymamedov1544
      @jimmymamedov1544 Před rokem +11

      Go to Syria and Iraq

    • @mikeriley3556
      @mikeriley3556 Před rokem +3

      @@jimmymamedov1544 Kurdistan is occupied by turkey mostly

  • @ougwey
    @ougwey Před rokem +7

    Thank you for your video bro, I’m from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿❤️

  • @aqlli_yechimlar
    @aqlli_yechimlar Před rokem +54

    I've been long supporter of close cooperation (including military) between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in Central Asia because of growing power of China. But I think this cooperation gives even better opportunities to our countries.

    • @TarihFanKanali
      @TarihFanKanali Před rokem +4

      AB gibi ekonomik birlik ve serbest geçiş, ayrıca Nato gibi savunma birliği gerekli. Özellikle çin Türk ülkelerini işgal etmek istiyor, Bir ve güçlü olursak Doğu Türkistan da bağımsız olabilir.
      Kanalımda hakkında kısmından ve topluluk kısmındaki 2. Mesajdan Türk tarihi kitaplarını indirip okuyabilirsiniz. Sabit başlayan videonun da açıklama ve sabit mesajında kitaplar var,

  • @maccybear8093
    @maccybear8093 Před rokem +107

    I can only talk from experience, we need more unity in the world, and I praise this move. Turkiye is one of those places in the world where people are welcome, no matter where you are from, Turks truly appreciate your presence in their country. They are a wonderful nation. I hope they are supported from every corner of the globe.

    • @persianguy1524
      @persianguy1524 Před rokem

      Yea man totally. Except if you’re an ethnic minority that doesn’t want to assimilate.

  • @mbayatab4326
    @mbayatab4326 Před rokem +104

    For us, the Turkmens, Organization of Turkic States is an important forum where we can discuss relations with Turkic countries of Central Asia as well as with Azerbaijan and Turkey. For the real regional economic projects, we choose partners based on their geographical location, not on which language they speak. Here is a couple of examples: Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline was built through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to China, new line is planned to be built to China from Turkmenistan through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Another massive gas pipeline TAPI is now being built from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan and Pakistan to India. These are two major transnational projects for Turkmenistan that include both Turkic speaking countries and non-Turkic countries.

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +6

      Thanks. Of course, Turkmenistan isn't a full member of the Organisation. Do you see that changing?

    • @mbayatab4326
      @mbayatab4326 Před rokem +13

      @@JamesKerLindsay I don’t know, it’s up to the leadership of our country to choose membership status in international or regional organizations. What I am certain about is that alignment of our country in such organizations would be based on Turkmenistan’s neutrality status. As a permanently neutral state, we can’t become a member of any organization with strict regulatory functions or collective responsibility of member states. I understand a bit our foreign policy as I am a former Turkmen diplomat:)

    • @ramrao668
      @ramrao668 Před rokem +4

      TAPI is project that is on paper only. It may be decades before it actually materializes due to instability in Afghanistan and Indo-Pak tensions.

    • @oguzb.7033
      @oguzb.7033 Před rokem +9

      India project is very hard since it will pass through Afghanistan and Pakistan. Turkmenistan will so much rely on China, Turkmenistan needs Trans-Caspian pipeline through Azerbaijan and Turkiye to Europe. Kazakhistan also needs another pipeline to Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Europe.

    • @emre05x
      @emre05x Před rokem +5

      Bro Turkmenistan is like the Switzerland of Asia, trying to remain neutral and get along with everyone and do business with everyone. Greetings from Turkey

  • @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344
    @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344 Před rokem +42

    We uzbeks are very happy with this growing relations with other turkic countries. Turkey showed itself as a reliable ally rather than Russia. The Turkey's support to Azerbaijan in the Karabakh war also played a vital role. Now, Central Asian turkic countries believe that Turkey can support us in case we will have issues with Russia in the near future(which seems inevitable nowadays).

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +2

      Thanks. But how seriously do you think the countries want to work with each other? And dp you think they can? It is all very well to talk of a common Turkic heritage, but can this be translated into serious economic and political cooperation? Can you really see the emergence of a Turkic Union like the European Union?

    • @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344
      @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344 Před rokem +5

      @@JamesKerLindsay I think it really depends on what will happen to Russia after the war. If Russia loses its power, then Turkic union can be built. Otherwise, Russia does not allow to this. As we know, the Central Asian countries still dependent on Russia. Another factor is who become a president one of these countries. Because in these countries a president has all the power and everything depends on how that president looks at this process.

    • @azizsipahi8332
      @azizsipahi8332 Před rokem +10

      Zerre gram şüpheniz olmasın kardeşim.Birimiz hepimiz,hepimiz birimiz için.

    • @azizsipahi8332
      @azizsipahi8332 Před rokem +12

      @@bakhodirjonkakhkharov344 Rusya bu sürece engel olamaz artık.Olmaya çalıştığı anda bölünür.Çünkü Rusya'nın içerisindeki kardeşlerimizde uyandı artık.

    • @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344
      @bakhodirjonkakhkharov344 Před rokem +1

      @@azizsipahi8332 Aynen!

  • @KD1977
    @KD1977 Před rokem +12

    Keep going my Turkic bros .....luv from UK

  • @gazanfarmammadov
    @gazanfarmammadov Před rokem +152

    Thank you professor for your dedicated and informative video. I am from Azerbaijan and I think it would be better to indicate Azerbaijan's efforts to establish the organization and contributions for strengthening it. The first establishment meeting was held in Nakhchivan city of Azerbaijan which is considered one of the most strategic and symbolic part of turkic world.
    Azerbaijan plays primary role as the bridge between Türkiye and central Asia. More importantly, because of its complicated geopolitics (having borders with Iran and Russia which both of them sees Azerbaijan as its "lost territory") Azerbaijan deeply needs to be part of a balancing, emerging power.
    Particularly, after having won second Karabakh war in 2020 and liberated its territories and started with peace talks with Armenia somehow disturbed İran. (Mainly due to several millions of ethnic Azerbaijanis living in Iran and growing importance of Middle corridor)
    By the way, in the last meeting of the organization in Ozbekistan for the first time ever Azerbaijani president talked openly about rights of ethnic Azerbaijanis living in Iran, particularly emphasizing their right to study in their native language.
    Yeap, these are actually kind of topics which it takes so long to talk about. Again grateful to you to uncover so much in a short video🙂

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +23

      Thank you. Yes, Azerbaijan clearly plays a pivotal role as the link between Turkey and the other Turkic states.

    • @almanac520
      @almanac520 Před rokem +1

      If the only cost is Armenian and Kurdish lives, why not start wars, right? I’m happy the Azeri people live under dictatorship, they should rejoice under the great Aliyev family. Lol, the Coca Cola company is older than AZ as a state.

    • @tankconquerer5428
      @tankconquerer5428 Před rokem +13

      35-40 million Azerbaijanis live in Iran, it is also good to consider that western Afganistan are also speaking Turkish.
      Love from Azerbaijan. Turkey’s army technology is the key here. As just two days ago, Turkish Foreign minister demanded China to give an answer for many Uygurs died in fire because of China locked them to the house. Seem like Turkey wants to be USAs best buddy like in Ukraine, against Chine.

    • @LazierSophie
      @LazierSophie Před rokem +8

      @@tankconquerer5428 Less and Less Iranian Azerbaijanis can speak good Azeri Turkish. The Azeri Turkish language is dying in Iran.

    • @csvigneshwar3390
      @csvigneshwar3390 Před rokem

      When U say liberated the people there wanted to be in Armenia U know when SU disintegrated? So what about that Please reply

  • @sasan132
    @sasan132 Před rokem +6

    Congrats Prof. Ker-Lindsay. Very informative and well organized. Regards. A Turk from Iran

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much indeed. Really appreciated. Warmest regards from a London!

  • @aqeelkhurshid4860
    @aqeelkhurshid4860 Před rokem +15

    Go for it Turkic brothers. Be united and strong.
    The stronger you are the faster you can grow together.
    Best wishes

  • @dmitrishufutinsky2251
    @dmitrishufutinsky2251 Před rokem +18

    In 2017, I had to read your Cyprus book for a college course on the conflict before an 8-day trip to the island. It was so informative that I watched several of your other videos and subscribed to the channel. I am glad you made this interesting and great account.

  • @yaplakal4088
    @yaplakal4088 Před rokem +8

    Turkic council has recently announced start of development of a common alphabet. In fact, in the early 90s, such alphabet was adopted, but only bу scientific community. Now it's being upgraded into big politics.

  • @onurum10
    @onurum10 Před rokem +6

    Your objective analytic discussion is highly appreciated Professor.

  • @automaticjoe1
    @automaticjoe1 Před rokem +8

    I’m so glad to see this coming up as a topic. I’m hopeful they can do great things for the future. 😊

  • @chris_b44
    @chris_b44 Před rokem +62

    It would be nice to see a union of the Turkic nations that would allow those nations to further their economies while they embrace their own values collectively. Even if the economic strategies don’t address a single nation’s needs I think that the engagement benefits of countries that have historically been means to an EU/Russian end vs having self determination as a common group will be positive and rally support within the nations.

  • @elya31630
    @elya31630 Před 7 měsíci +3

    History always comes back.
    Various empires were always trying to destroy us instead of cooperation.
    There were times when we were stronger, then we were under another's world, and now it is time to get along and make a peaceful world.

  • @riiitch
    @riiitch Před rokem +19

    Great video as always 👍 and if there's one thing going for the Turkic Council, they've got an awesome looking flag!

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +8

      Haha! Yes. I should have shown it more prominently and explained the background. It’s taken from the flags of the four founding states. It is rather impressive.

  • @gevinsherko
    @gevinsherko Před rokem +45

    Hello Professor!
    As always, thank you for this extremely informative video. What we are seeing right now is a growth of different blocs regionally. In the Balkans, there is a similar bloc called Open Balkan led by Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. It is functioning along the same lines as the Organisation of Turkic States, and it would be very interesting to analyse the impact this initiative would have in the Balkans and the EU.

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem

      Thanks Gevin. Yes, I’ve been following the Open Balkan Initiative. I actually answered a question about it in my most recent Q&A video.

    • @fi4638
      @fi4638 Před rokem +2

      Balkan population and resources doesn't enough to get united. There is Greece and Italy ( Catholic and Orthodox church opposition) they don't allow the get united without acceptance of their poverty on these lands. Greece already took Macedonian and Serbian, Albenian lands. So Greece is also supported by whole Europeans monarchies and USA. There is no any space for united Balkans just because of internal religious, etnic and emperialist facts. Just look Balkans past or Bosnia War. Even todays Greeks invasive politics. They changed Macedonias name and capture Macedon lands and they push Macedonia State to except change the name of name of the country via US & EU helps.
      Today's Greece is 53th State of USA via 9 military base. No body can touch Greece in this time. Only the Turks and their alliance can stop Greece as in History.

  • @belamorkanal
    @belamorkanal Před rokem +9

    I'm a Gagauz (Orthodox Turk)
    Well i'm not fully Gagauz, i am also partially Russian.
    We came from the Caspian Steppe but migrated to Bulgaria, then moved up north to Moldova.

  • @jorgeomarjaimesviafara6061
    @jorgeomarjaimesviafara6061 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Freedom for Uyghuristan. Libertad para Uiguristan. I am Hispanic from South America, greetings and blessings for the Turkic nations

  • @mazardam11
    @mazardam11 Před rokem +3

    Salam and love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

  • @Atilla963
    @Atilla963 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Turan is definetely coming. For all Turks, for the future of Turks.

  • @muslumbaghirli2954
    @muslumbaghirli2954 Před rokem +53

    Hoping this union grow into something big and more influential!! I personally want to see a better version of EU and include all cousin nations as well!! Mongolia, Hungary !!

    • @mertroll1
      @mertroll1 Před rokem +8

      @lati long do you really compare the 1000 ad turkic countries and culture to todays standarts ? With all due respect, thats really stupid ngl

  • @paramahansayogananda6719

    Amazing video! I’m getting a clear sense where things are headed geopolitically. Thanks!

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +4

      Thank you so much! It is absolutely fascinating to watch all this playing out.

  • @onurkagangocebe
    @onurkagangocebe Před rokem +10

    Thx such a valuable work this is. 😇
    I am from Bodrum, Turkey and my wife is from Almatı Kazakhstan.
    This unification was a dream to all Turkish empire in the past... It is called “Kızıl Elma“ (Red Apple). Now it seems it will be real for after hundereds years of dreaming.
    I really don't care who will be the leader of this new state but I only want this to be a powerful, balancing, peace keeping unification.
    And i want my relatives in Turkisthan to learn more about their banned history and return to their origin.
    What i saw in Kazakhstan when I was there was either promising and sad. Because most of the people still speaks and writes in Russian that is really bad. On the other hand I witnessed that young generation is so much interested in their history and culture.
    Hope we will become one and the peace, prosperity will come to all our people.
    P.S. We are ready to shed our blood for any of our brothers if there is any thread from their neighbours!!!
    Divided we fall, together we rise!

  • @MrTjurk
    @MrTjurk Před rokem +18

    as Central Asian Turks, we can say that it is only hope to survive in these turbulent times

  • @attilaosztopanyi9468
    @attilaosztopanyi9468 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Even as an observer we are happy to be a part of it 🇭🇺

  • @tomegenes3252
    @tomegenes3252 Před rokem +2

    Once again a brilliant video from Prof. Ker-Lindsay!

  • @000aysh
    @000aysh Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for an informative, unbiased and factual video Professor Ker-Lindsay. I’m a Turk from Türkiye and watching from Australia.

  • @Profanumx
    @Profanumx Před rokem +12

    To my central asian brothers: Research shows that although we may seem different from each other, our historical ties are very strong and harmonious.
    Don't trust politics too much, but you are in our hearts.
    Tats And Turks can't be seperated for long!
    Try to visit Turkey. Show our people how moral and hardworking you are.
    A brother from Turkey.

  • @blessedbyazi1051
    @blessedbyazi1051 Před rokem +6

    I’m türkmen turk and i see all turkic people as one nation. In my perfect future i see a confederation of turkic states. Çok devlet - bir millet!

  • @gallivantingsprt
    @gallivantingsprt Před rokem +18

    This is a great review on the situation in the Turkic world, my hat off to the author.
    From a Kazakh perspective, it looks like this potential alliance has a sound base, albeit with a number of challenges:
    - the Turkic countries don't have closely integrated economies, but the most important thing is trust between the nations - this thing should be cherished;
    - the countries indeed are split geographically, and this happened mostly when the Russian empire crushed the Nogai and Crimean khanates. The situation seemed unchangeable until recently, and we might as well see another opportunity present itself in that region;
    - the two dominant powers in the region have a lot to lose from the growing Turkic cooperation, that is definitely a challenge, and perhaps the Turkic leader(-s) could propose a solution, which could benefit all stakeholders and stabilise the region;
    - what is also important is that Turkic nations are on the rise. The demographics are solid, the industrial capacity of the western part of the bloc and the resources and vast living space of the eastern part make such an alliance a self-sufficient one, and capable of benefiting international security.
    If we imagine a unified economic and political space from the Balkans all the way to Kashgar (Xingjiang) - China will get its "belt" and an alternative to Russia, Europe will get access to all resources Eurasia has to offer (natural gas, metals, etc), Russia will be covered from the South much like it already is by Kazakhstan but along all of its border, the US and the West will acquire a natural ally, eager to contribute to NATO efforts.
    Who knows, we might get to see this unfold during our lifetime.

    • @DragovianMythiX
      @DragovianMythiX Před rokem +4

      Turkish perspective;
      - We really need to increase our cultural ties foremost. We need to know more about each other. Unfortunately, many of us, all Turkics, still don't know that well about each other.
      - All Turkic countries should increase awareness about their Turkic identity. After having met some central Asian brothers and sisters, I noted that they don't have a particular warmth for each other. I may have been wrong, I sure hope I was.
      - Central Asian Turkic countries need way more population. Especially Kazakhs should work on marginalizing the russian minority. Every couple should have at least 3 children, no joke. After all, the bare minimum to maintain the population level of a country is 2.1 children per couple statistically.
      - We must be wary of Russia and China picking off Turkic countries one by one through financial, political etc. influence. The USA is dangerous to have as an ally and is not trustworthy, so we really need to be calculative and be able and willing to take a hard stance for each other. Tough situation, but we somehow gotta pull through it.
      We have so much to do, but we cannot give up. If we give up, we will just end up fractured and become Russia, China and the USA's pawns.

  • @OILGEN35
    @OILGEN35 Před rokem +3

    Incredible video with an accurate historical narrative! Thank you for your objectivity! I now know from where I’ll get my political news and developments! Subscribed and wish you further success.

  • @emilhuseynov6121
    @emilhuseynov6121 Před rokem +37

    Thank you very much. It’s my opinion that in today’s modern Politics in order to have a say in important world matters you have to join a block to cooperate on important issues (such as the EU or ASEAN). The fact is that Azerbaijan where I am from won’t achieve the same levels of political influence on their own. However, with the help of the organization of Turkuc states through consensus based cooperation can we play a more significant role on world stage.

    • @dszxnavtiisx6384
      @dszxnavtiisx6384 Před rokem

      Actually something like the EU is unique in the world the EU is going to be one country in the near future

  • @kristJ25
    @kristJ25 Před rokem +3

    That is a good analgy because I noticed that as well. Thank you for putting it together so it makes sense

  • @bugrauluyuz30
    @bugrauluyuz30 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much for such a precious presentation

  • @Tozkoparan69
    @Tozkoparan69 Před rokem +26

    İnşallah Turan da buluşuruz
    Var olsun TÜRK MİLLETİ 🇹🇷🇦🇿

  • @alfinoz6764
    @alfinoz6764 Před rokem +26

    Thanks very much for this informative video. I am from South Azerbaijan in Iran where nearly 30 million Azerbaijanis live. My question is about the influence of this organisation on awakening nationalist movements among Irani Azerbaijanis and how do you think the Persians will react to this. Iran has been supporting Armenia for the last 30 years as Armenia has been created by Russians as a barrier or buffer to the geographical unification of the Turkic world. After the liberation of Karabagh, it seems Iranian regime has changed its policy against the Republic of Azerbaijan and trying to gain influence in Azerbaijan by supporting radical Shiite groups. With the current situation in Caucasus, it is not hard to foresee that the focus of the Turkic world will be more than ever on the independence of South Azerbaijan which is the most critical piece of land as a connecting bridge between the Eastern and Western Turkic countries. This means Iran may face serious threat of territorial disintegration in the near future.
    For the last 100 years since the collapse of the last Turkic Azerbaijani dynasty of Qadjar in Iran, the political system has been monopolised by Persians. 30 million Azerbaijanis have no rights to get education in their own language. No media or press in Azerbaijani language and the totalitarian Iranian regime is spending huge wealth of the country on systematic assimilation policies against the Azerbaijanis. This has caused rightful reactions from the Azerbaijani political activists and Iran has appreciated every opportunity to label them as separatists which gives them legitimacy to jail, exile or execute them every now and then whenever there are social unrests for different reasons. With the rise of Azerbaijani nationalism in Iran and the regime’s anti-Azerbaijani aggression, do you think the establishment of this organisation right in the back yard will cause tensions or even wars between Iran and its neighbouring Turkic countries?

    • @neslisultan
      @neslisultan Před rokem +5

      This broke my heart. 🖤 we are all hoping and praying for you freedom. Love from Istanbul.

    • @fatihunal2713
      @fatihunal2713 Před rokem +1

      Dear friend , brother. We all are now see that Iran did some interesting policy to the turkish people of Azerbaycan. They use religion to unify Iran but behind this policy they try to strengthen the farsi nationalism. They trying to influence North Azerbaycan by religion to save themselve to that what will come. South Azerbaycan will and must be independent. I see no other way out for the future. Also I believe that the Turkish Azerbaycan people of Irak and Syria will establish own territories if the western countries try to established new ideas in that region. We will see and during this time all the people pf Türkiye and Azerbaycan and the other states are looking to our peoples in Iran. The Azerbaycan and Qahqai and Türkmens of Iran. If you are in danger we will help.Thats for sure...

    • @zohrabp2142
      @zohrabp2142 Před rokem +1

      Lmao its not a liberation of Karabakh when the majority is of Armenian origin…

    • @frankozrin5611
      @frankozrin5611 Před 10 měsíci

      A barrier in the Turkic world, lol. Just open any map of 300 AD and there will be Armenia on it. The Turkish world heritage site of "Ani" was Armenia's medieval capital. Turkey and Azerbaijan exist as a result of the Seljuks moving from Central Asia to West Asia. Armenia was not created, Armenia was reduced because of Turkic colonisation.

    • @frankozrin5611
      @frankozrin5611 Před 10 měsíci

      30 million Azeris in Iran, nice joke.
      Most censuses indicate that Turkic speaking people account for 16-18% of Iran's population of 86million, this is max. 15mio people. Only the Northwestern provinces have such majorities, there is no way that they could represent 40% of Iran's population lol

  • @justanyperson
    @justanyperson Před rokem +7

    i just want to tell something to Turks whole around the world from Turkiye: “i love you” i wish we live together. i believe we will build “Turan” one day. but we have to work hard for this. arab countries and russia assimilated us for many years but luckily we can see we still have lots of similarities. time to being together. EU, NATO, Shangay and others.. they are not like us. We are Turks and we are same. i can sacrifice myself for Turkic World
    Ne mutlu Türk’üm Diyene!🇹🇷🇦🇿🇰🇬🇰🇿🇺🇿🇹🇲 6 Devlet 1 Millet🐺

    • @umutkiran3035
      @umutkiran3035 Před rokem +2

      İnşallah bir gün Altay dan gelen Tüm Türkler birleşecek 🈴

  • @TheLocalLt
    @TheLocalLt Před rokem +13

    Thanks for doing this video professor, very prudent topic in the current situation. I’m glad you went over some of that history, it’s so important for contextualizing current geopolitics.
    It’s always so interesting to read the some of the comments with local perspectives, especially on a video like this where you’re talking about a number of different countries.
    It will be interesting to see how this Turkic bloc develops, especially given the ties of several eastern members to Beijing which badly wants to step into the region.
    From the perspective of the Western Powers, it would be preferable if Turkey can at least balance out Beijing’s influence in Central Asia, even if it can’t get rid of their natural trade links south. The wild card is Turkmenistan and its totalitarian regime which is “perpetually neutral”, if the regime ever falls it could be a scramble for influence in what would become a quite wealthy ally.
    Your point about Erdogan’s expansionist and legacy-defining vision being the force that will ultimately define this project is I think right on the money, as Turkey has already established an informal empire from North Africa through the Middle East and the Caucasus, with Turkish clients or allies entrenched in Libya, Northern Cyprus, Northern Syria, and Azerbaijan.
    Thanks again Dr. Ker Lindsay for another great video!

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +2

      Thanks so much LocalLt. Always appreciated. Yes, it’s certainly something to watch. And the comments are fascinating, aren’t they. Quite a range of views.

  • @superman9772
    @superman9772 Před rokem +13

    i think this video topic and the analysis is an important transformation that is occurring not just in the Turkic sphere but also throughout the world in general... personally, i would appreciate further analysis of this trend

  • @mehmethancer9698
    @mehmethancer9698 Před rokem +101

    The most important problem facing the Union is transportation. The lack of a highway between Türkiye and Turkistan makes transportation difficult. I hope that a land connection can be established between Türkiye and Turkistan by making the necessary compromises in the future. All obstacles except transportation can be overcome thanks to the feelings of love and brotherhood we feel for each other. Greetings to all my Türk brothers around the world!
    “ Türk, Türklüğünle övün, çok çalış ve kendine güven!”
    “Vatan, çalışkan insanların omuzlarında yükselir. “

    • @user-jc4wr9im7o
      @user-jc4wr9im7o Před rokem +12

      The United Turkic States path goes from South Azerbaijan that is in NW of current Iran. South Azerbaijan will be the second big Turkic state after Turkiye with about 30 million. The country will play a critical role uniting the Turkic states and will make it more powerful so that should be the main focus of newly organized Turkic unity.

    • @asuzmedia746
      @asuzmedia746 Před rokem +4

      Aziz Qardoshim avvalambor Assalomu aleykum Transoort logistikasi masalalari bo'yicha Bugun 2022 12 01 sanasi O'zbekiston va Turkiya O'rtasidagi Yangi Temir yo'l ochilishi bo'lib o'tdi Turkiyadan yo'lga chiqgan Poyezd Bugun O'zbekistonga 40 ta vagon bilan yetib keldi bu Albatta Turkiya Va O'zbekistonga juda katta ahamiyatga ega sababi Turkiya endi Hind okeyaniga chiqa oladi O'zbekiston esa Oq dengiz va qora dengizga chiqa oladi 🙂

    • @wawaweewa9159
      @wawaweewa9159 Před rokem +8

      Georgia is a freindly state to turkey who also isn't friends with russia or armenia, that gives good land connection to azerbaijan which is on the coast of the caspian sea, from there more efficient large shipping vessels can transport to the otherside of the caspian sea where two central Asian countries, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have large shore lines, plus Uzbekistan is not very far away from the shores either

    • @gallivantingsprt
      @gallivantingsprt Před rokem +1

      One necessary compromise is the Astrakhan-Nogai steppes. It resolves the logistics problem.
      We saw it happen before, we better be ready for it.
      When Turkistan broke free it was Turkiye who was there, offering support in so many aspects.

    • @kerimozevin
      @kerimozevin Před rokem +7

      don't worry brother. we're working on zengezur corridore but there are other ways , like gurcistan

  • @AliSonerBozkurt
    @AliSonerBozkurt Před rokem +3

    Thanks for your efforts. Great video! Respect from İstanbul.

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem

      Thank you very much! :-) Warmest greetings from London.

  • @tgunersel
    @tgunersel Před rokem +1

    Thank you indeed. A very informative presentation. Best wishes.

  • @Qarlu
    @Qarlu Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this video, love to all my brothers from Istanbul ❤️

  • @ninaverenac7266
    @ninaverenac7266 Před rokem +16

    Excellent informative and educational video, always something new to learn, as Prof. Ker-Lindsay does very thorough and extensive research. Thank you so much for all your work. 👍👍

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much Nina. I really appreciate it enormously! Have a great weekend.

  • @limoncompany
    @limoncompany Před rokem +20

    We will do it together with our brothers and sisters. Istanbul’dan sevgiler & saygılar kardeşlerime.

    • @ih-p7914
      @ih-p7914 Před rokem +5

      Senede sevgiler ve saygilar canim❤

  • @oldgreybeard2507
    @oldgreybeard2507 Před rokem +1

    Thanks again for your efforts to inform

  • @drkafeelahmadkhan4781
    @drkafeelahmadkhan4781 Před rokem +2

    Thank you very much for this information ❤️

  • @tmhood
    @tmhood Před rokem +43

    It seems to me that Turkey's failure to progress towards membership of the EU might be pushing them towards a Turkic union.

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +24

      Thanks. Yes, it certainly seems that way. And I think that Erdogan might find himself in far more familiar and sympathetic company, in all sorts of ways. It's interesting that Orban has thrown himself in with the group.

    • @azizsipahi8332
      @azizsipahi8332 Před rokem

      @@JamesKerLindsay 1- Size Barış MANÇO'nun Kayaların Oğlu isimli parçasını dinlemenizi tavsiye ederim.2-Macarlar Türk kökenlerine dönüyorlar ve bunu farkedemiyorsunuz.

    • @shaddyhacker
      @shaddyhacker Před rokem +8

      Essentially yes. Our EU bid will come to an end eventually.

    • @aksaleskikaya7848
      @aksaleskikaya7848 Před rokem

      @@JamesKerLindsay BECAS THY AR TURKIK ORIJIN

    • @at9499
      @at9499 Před rokem +1

      @@kayacenk4164 Prof, hinting that Orban also autocrats (Dictators) rest of the Turkic head of states that’s what he’s trying to say.

  • @johnmcdonald6979
    @johnmcdonald6979 Před rokem +6

    Thanks!

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much John. That is really incredibly kind of you. Have a great rest of the weekend!

  • @fezabaydur2821
    @fezabaydur2821 Před rokem +1

    Nice presentation. Well spoken

  • @harun5300
    @harun5300 Před 11 měsíci +12

    Türkiye'den bir Türk'üm, buradan belirtmek isterim ki Türk halkları olarak tıpkı Avrupa Birliği gibi bir birlik oluşturmalıyız. Savunma sanayi, ekonomi , eğitim ve kültürel alanlarda birlik olmalıyız, birlikte hareket etmeliyiz. Bizler bir ağacın dalları gibiyiz..
    Tüm Türk halklarına selam olsun.

  • @3choblast3r4
    @3choblast3r4 Před rokem +5

    I can tell you this much. 10/15 years ago if you'd made this video. The Turkic comments would have been 90/95% Turkish .. and it's not like there are less Turkish comments today, more than ever. But there is such an interest from central Asian Turkic and other Turkic people on Turkic history, diplomacy, culture etc that most of the comments are Turkic people from all over the Turkic world and Turkish comments have become a minority.
    And as a Turk it honestly warms my heart to see Turkic people rediscover their ties, history, culture etc.

  • @golden_horde
    @golden_horde Před rokem +7

    Hello from Kazakhstan!
    This bloc will immediately have two enemies China and Russia. China is the concentration camps of the Uighurs and Kazakhs in Xinjiang. In Russia, half of Siberia belongs to the Turkic people who, back in 1992, wanted to secede.

    • @vizibilibende5194
      @vizibilibende5194 Před rokem

      russia will be divided soon.....

    • @PimsleurTurkishLessons
      @PimsleurTurkishLessons Před rokem

      That is why we have to be united as Europen union and nato, againist these invaders.

    • @voidvector
      @voidvector Před 21 dnem

      China hedged its bets long ago in the BRI -- the Middle Corridor which Central Asian countries have been promoting is basically one of the original BRI routes.

  • @timucin9603
    @timucin9603 Před rokem +4

    Mr. Professor. Thank you very much for this video.

  • @baranbeytemur5451
    @baranbeytemur5451 Před rokem +27

    it should also be noted as turkish defence industry advanced turkey became the 2. largerst supplier of arms to these countries and this will only increase in the future

  • @demven04
    @demven04 Před rokem +2

    Wow! Thanks for this analysis

  • @tongdijamir8541
    @tongdijamir8541 Před rokem +2

    Your presentation is excellent simple and precise

  • @ronijoe3777
    @ronijoe3777 Před rokem +4

    your channel is a good opportunity to understand the world
    I even subscribed

    • @JamesKerLindsay
      @JamesKerLindsay  Před rokem +3

      Thank you very much indeed! Great to hear it. A warm welcome to the channel. :-)

  • @MARINVIEW
    @MARINVIEW Před 9 měsíci +6

    Now EU recognizes the mistakes made in their decisions for not allowing TR to join their gang . Holding the TR at their doorstep and offering a limited membership was the biggest mistake they did. I believe Unified Turkic Federation will bring the justice in the economical trades ,lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth… . Turkey continues to be ranked among top donor countries to the poorest countries in the world 🌍

  • @ensaan123
    @ensaan123 Před rokem +1

    Great analysis in historical perspective .

  • @vertigq5126
    @vertigq5126 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was interesting, thanks for sharing!