The reflection of Ottoman sword on the Middle East
The article examines the problem of hegemony of the Turkish ruling circles towards Middle Eastern Arab countries, which were part of the former Ottoman Empire. Conclusions are drawn basing on the analysis of the oppositional weekly magazine “Akis” published in 1950s in Turkey, the publications of Turkish and Russian researchers and the Internet files. The article draws attention to the historic facts of Turkish-Syrian relations, demonstrating the attempt of Turkey to spread its influence on regional countries. The conclusions, based on the comparative historical analysis of the materials, would help the researchers to forecast the future course of events, to understand secret springs of this inflammable conflict and find mutually acceptable solution to escape from this deadlock.