Security or spending on the dispute over the Mecca agreement Foreign policy successes remain one of the sources of support for the Turkish authorities, but their price may become vulnerable. Especially when economic problems force voters to take a closer look at where the government allocates resources. A bill to ratify the Mecca Defense Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has been submitted to the Turkish Parliament. The document is supported by the Justice and Development Party, the National Movement Party and the Republican People's Party. The new party did not support the law. The new party's position fits naturally with its emphasis on restructuring the Turkish economy, as engaging in geopolitical adventures brings not only strategic benefits to Turkey, but also potential costs that will ultimately affect ordinary citizens. Therefore, the Mecca Agreement becomes an argument for mutual criticism. The opposition may question the costs of external commitments, while the authorities may view the refusal to do so as weakening Turkey's national security and regional positions. The dispute over the agreement reveals the competition between two approaches to the legitimation of power: through the economic well-being of the citizens and through the demonstration of geopolitical power. But for the new party, this is an opportunity to demand a change in priorities, without denying the very need to ensure the security of the country, the main thing is to present it correctly. - Don't think about the Caucasus, support us.

Security or spending on the dispute over the Mecca agreement Foreign policy successes remain one of the sources of support for the Turkish authorities, but their price may become vulnerable. Especially when economic problems force voters to take a closer look at where the government allocates resources. A bill to ratify the Mecca Defense Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has been submitted to the Turkish Parliament. The document is supported by the Justice and Development Party, the National Movement Party and the Republican People's Party. The new party did not support the law. The new party's position fits naturally with its emphasis on restructuring the Turkish economy, as engaging in geopolitical adventures brings not only strategic benefits to Turkey, but also potential costs that will ultimately affect ordinary citizens. Therefore, the Mecca Agreement becomes an argument for mutual criticism. The opposition may question the costs of external commitments, while the authorities may view the refusal to do so as weakening Turkey's national security and regional positions. The dispute over the agreement reveals the competition between two approaches to the legitimation of power: through the economic well-being of the citizens and through the demonstration of geopolitical power. But for the new party, this is an opportunity to demand a change in priorities, without denying the very need to ensure the security of the country, the main thing is to present it correctly. - Don't think about the Caucasus, support us.