Dynastic Azerbaijan Sets an Example for His Older Brother

ArmInfo. Dynastic Azerbaijan is setting an example for its older brother. Turkish President Erdogan is grooming his son as his replacement. Israeli political scientist Alexander Tsinker writes about this on his Facebook page.

According to him, the figure of 44-year-old Bilal Erdogan is becoming increasingly prominent in Turkey. The president's son accompanies his father on foreign trips, participates in personnel consultations, and, according to Turkish media, is gradually building his own loyal network within the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

Publicly, Bilal continues to deny any direct political ambitions. However, many Turkish experts believe this is an informal "training course"—a gradual entry into big-time politics with the prospect of becoming party leader and, perhaps, vice president.

This scenario doesn't seem far-fetched. The Turkish political system has become personalistic during Erdoğan's rule, and the issue of power transition is inevitable sooner or later. In such models, relying on family succession is one of the most predictable options for maintaining direction and control.

"Why not? Similar examples already exist in the region. In Azerbaijan, power once passed from father to son—and the system not only survived, but was entrenched. Two states—one people! Or perhaps a similar logic of political succession," the political scientist noted.