Radio Netherlands, * Translation by RNW Internet (imm),
There has been a surprising development in Turkey, where General Yasar Buyukanit has been appointed chief of the general staff of the armed forces. His candidacy was no secret but the appointment was not expected this soon. The unusual haste in this case seems designed to wrong-foot objectors. And there will be objectors, since General Buyukanit is known as an outspoken, old-fashioned, anti-Islamic hawk.
The Turkish military still occupy their powerful position as guardian of the ideology of Kemal Atat
