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### Middle East and Nuclear Threats: In-depth Analysis with İlber Ortaylı and Nevşin Mengü
* 👥 "Welcome, we are very happy", Nevşin Mengü and İlber Ortaylı's participation is announced at the beginning of the program.
* 📊 The cover of The Economist magazine discusses the **symbolism of the rise of Donald Trump and Elon Musk** and the clashes between **Putin and Zelensky**.
* 🔍 Nevşin emphasizes the seriousness of the nuclear threat and reports that at the beginning of the war, **Russian soldiers raised the alarm about nuclear weapons**.
* 💣 But over time, he says, the seriousness of these threats has **diminished** and the West has paid **little attention** to them, because the use of nuclear weapons could have **devastating consequences for Russia** as well.
* 📅 After January 20, with Trump coming to power, **nuclear threats are likely to escalate**.
* 🌍 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's warning of nuclear war, saying "**this is not a joke**", is raising concerns at home.
* 📰 In the program, a discussion environment is created in which the **past experiences of war** and the public's **insensitivity to such threats** are questioned.
* 🧠 Finally, thoughts on whether today's youth have a **fear of nuclear war** are shared, and a comparison is made between the **fears of the past** and the **concerns of the present**.

### Past to Present: Nuclear Power and Changes in the Middle East
* 🌍 "We have evolved from a **unipolar world** to a **multipolar world**, and Putin's influence has **changed that**."
* 💣 In recent weeks, statements about the use of **nuclear-tipped missiles** have caused **great public concern**.
* 🕒 Claims on television that Berlin could be hit in **15 minutes** and London in **20 minutes** questioned people's perception of the situation.
* 🔍 With the rise of nuclear powers, **nuclear proliferation** and **new balances of power** have emerged around the world.
* 🇷🇺 Russia's nuclear power remains an **important factor in international relations today**, as it was during the **Cold War**.
* 🌐 It remains unclear how Turkey's aspirations to become a **nuclear power** in the future will affect the balance with other countries in the region.
* 📉 Population growth and demographic changes are having **unexpected effects on people's family structures** and the **number of children they have**.
* 📰 As the wars and political conflicts in the Middle East reshape the **power dynamics in the region**, the reactions of the Arab world are also noteworthy.

### Ethnic Structures of the Middle East and the Validity of Borders
* 🌍 The presence of ethnic groups in the Middle East, especially the **Tuareg and Berbers**, is important in a **geographical and historical context**.
* 📜 "Borders, drawn with a hand ruler and accepted as natural boundaries, do not reflect **real ethnic structures**."
* 🗺 Kurds living in eastern Syria are left **without an identity** by the Baath regime and this situation affects their **social structure**.
* 📚 The intellectual class in Iran differs from the ethnic groups in the region in terms of their **educational and organizational abilities**.
* ⚖ "Ethnic composition is not always taken into account in world building, which complicates the **complex situation in the Middle East**."
* 🔄 Historical agreements, such as the **Sykes-Picot Agreement**, have been instrumental in drawing today's borders and this has **disrupted the balance in the region**.
* 💡 The political structure in Lebanon struggles to maintain a balance between different ethnic groups, which has a **negative impact on service delivery**.
* 🔍 In conclusion, the artificial borders and the dynamics of ethnic groups in the Middle East are among the **major threats to stability** in the region.

Muhabbet Kralı 7. Bölüm | Nevşin Mengü

Muhabbet Kralı

Start of the Program and the Middle East Debate

İlber Ortaylı and Nevşin Mengü are promoting the program.

Nevşin Mengü states that the program is the one in which she speaks the least.

It is stated that the Middle East will be discussed and that it will start with the cover of the Economist magazine.

They are asked to interpret the symbols on the magazine cover.

The cover features Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Putin and Zelenski, signaling geopolitical rivalries.

Nevşin Mengü was asked whether she had ever discussed the nuclear threat before.

It mentions a Guardian interview with a Russian soldier at the beginning of the war in which he said that nuclear weapons had been alerted.

If the nuclear threat is not taken seriously in the West, it could mean the end of Russia.

The number and usability of Russia's nuclear warheads are under debate.

The US role in Ukraine's deployment of long-range missiles is being debated.

The Possibility of World War III and Turkey's Situation

Putin's statements that he might strike London and Berlin and the media reaction are discussed.

The fact that Turkey is a member of NATO and is in close proximity to Russia is emphasized.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's warning of nuclear war and its significance are discussed.

Scud missiles in the Gulf War and the blackout experiences in Ankara.

Comparison of the World Wars and Lack of Preparation

The Third World War will not be fought with conventional military readiness.

It talks about the situation behind the frontlines of the First World War and Europe's ignorance of what the war would be like.

In the First World War, the inexperience of the armies in mobilization and operational order is mentioned.

It is mentioned that the First World War was dominated by 19th century patriotism and nationalism.

There is a lack of psychological preparation for the Third World War.

Ukraine-Russia War and the Role of Western Countries

There is talk of Putin's desire to keep NATO under his nose and of the closeness between Kiev and Moscow.

It is suspected that America and Britain do not recognize the Slavic world.

The historical background and unshared trump cards between Ukraine and Russia are discussed.

It tells of the activities of Stepan Bandera's nationalist gangs in the Ukrainian forests after the Second World War.

The situation of Ukrainian migrants in Poland and the historical relationship between Ukraine and Poland are discussed.

The Future of the Middle East and Geopolitical Analysis

The limitations of Putin's alternatives to the West are debated.

Ethnic diversity and regional differences in Ukraine are addressed.

It talks about America as an uncultured country and the neighborhoods of Ukrainians in America.

Putin's mistakes in his Ukraine policy and the decline of Russia's influence over Ukraine are discussed.

An assessment of the Stalinist era's starvation policy in Ukraine.

Final Part of the Program and General Evaluations

There is a debate on opposition to NATO accession and smart politics.

It talks about ignorance and repeated mistakes in the American system.

I am asked whether people today have a fear of nuclear war.

It is said that nuclear war scenarios on television are exaggerated.

The proliferation of nuclear powers and Turkey's possible status as a nuclear power are discussed.

It tells the story of the Soviet Union's success in the space race and the fear it created.

Population growth and demographic changes are discussed.

Following Israel's ratification of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the situation in Gaza is being discussed.

The marriages of Trump's daughters and American culture are criticized.

Trump's appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel is being criticized.

Elon Musk's policy of feeding the 25% underclass is being criticized.

It is mentioned that the wealthy donors in American society are usually Jews.

It is said that Iran is awaiting the outcome of the upcoming elections on January 20 and that Iran's defense strategy needs to change.

The reasons for the Arab world's silence on the Israeli-Gaza war are being debated.

It talks about the changes in Syria's geographical and ethnic structure in the historical process.

It talks about the absence of the Second World War in the Middle East and the presence of German troops in Cairo.

The Arab world is debating whether the leadership has shifted from Egypt to Saudi Arabia.

The situation of the Tuaregs and Berbers in Libya and the Kurds in eastern Syria are discussed.

The borders of Syria and Iraq are based on the Sykes-Picot Agreement.

It is criticized that there are not enough sources on the Middle East in Turkey.

The question is whether the ruler-drawn borders will be revised again.

The world's waning interest in the Middle East and the emergence of new sources of money are discussed.

They talk about the inadequacy of recycling practices in the US.

There is a debate about whether Iraq, Syria and Jordan are artificial countries.

There is talk of political instability and lack of services in Lebanon.

The security-freedom balance and excessive statism in Lebanon are discussed.

It talks about the dangers of over-migration and the need to maintain population balance.

The change in the ethnic composition of the Caucasus is problematic.

They talk about Nevşin Mengü's independent journalism and her success.

They talk about the similar agendas and competition between news channels in Turkey.

It is mentioned that the viewing principles of digital media are different from television.

A comparison is made between the audience attraction strategies of national channels and Nevşin Mengü's live broadcasting strategy.

It talks about the difficulties faced by independent journalists.

The hybrid media situation and the idea of journalists forming cooperatives are discussed.

Journalists' idea of forming a cooperative is being evaluated.