An article published by the Greece-based newspaper Ekathimerini, which employs exceptionally strong language when addressing Türkiye’s current political leadership and regional posture, warrants careful and sober examination. The tone and framing adopted in the piece raise concerns not only within Türkiye but also from the perspective of regional diplomacy, as such rhetoric risks deepening tensions rather than contributing to constructive dialogue.¹

At the outset, it should be noted that discourse which equates a country’s political direction or governing authority with terrorist organizations relies less on analytical assessment and more on political polemics. In the field of international relations, such language is generally regarded as an example of excessive rhetoric aimed at shaping perceptions rather than offering........

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