Erdogan Dreams of Annexing Arab Countries, Reviving the Turkish Empire...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam a copy of his grandfather Salim Salam’s memoirs during their meeting. The move is presented as signaling Erdogan’s intent to revive Ottoman influence through annexation of Arab territories.

The article frames Erdogan’s regional policy as driven by neo-imperial goals targeting neighboring Arab states.