I would like to point out, as well, that there was only maybe a century or so of the five that the Ottoman Empire was in existence for where it posed a real threat to "Europe", and even then the threat was vastly overhyped. The majority of the Ottoman Empire's military conflicts were fought within its own borders, because even from the beginning it was wracked with internal conflict. This became only more pronounced as the ineffective succession laws meant that the empire had to rely on its bureaucrats and nobility in a situation somewhat reminiscent of China during its periods of instability.
The Ottoman Empire could barely sustain itself past the 16th century in Europe, and most of its famed policies of toleration were largely out of necessity to prevent any more rebellions than were already present as opposed to any sort of enlightened despotism beyond a few exceptions (Suleiman the Magnificent, etc.). It's amusing that they chose Hayreddin Barbarossa as the focus for the "Blue Homeland" propaganda because he was 1) not Turkish and 2) was the actual last effective Ottoman admiral before they got stomped at Lepanto before the end of the 16th century, mere decades after his tenure.
As for this, funny you mention Armenia because my country just suspended arms exports to Turkey for blatantly supplying the Azerbaijani forces for no reason other than to stoke the flames of a conflict and weaken Armenia. Turkey: NATO's own scumbag member.
And for the record I enjoy System of a Down and Daron's solo project, maybe you guys should work on making some musically-interesting propaganda to win me over?
The Ottoman Empire could barely sustain itself past the 16th century in Europe, and most of its famed policies of toleration were largely out of necessity to prevent any more rebellions than were already present as opposed to any sort of enlightened despotism beyond a few exceptions (Suleiman the Magnificent, etc.). It's amusing that they chose Hayreddin Barbarossa as the focus for the "Blue Homeland" propaganda because he was 1) not Turkish and 2) was the actual last effective Ottoman admiral before they got stomped at Lepanto before the end of the 16th century, mere decades after his tenure.
You are aware that Turks are the traditional boogieman in Europe. Are you not?
I wonder whether your tv channels are showing how Armenia is firing russian missiles at civilians or not. That country is rotten.
Armenia is very good at false propaganda with their superheroes like Kim Kardashian and System of a Down. And I can see that you still see Turks as the boogieman. Good.
As for this, funny you mention Armenia because my country just suspended arms exports to Turkey for blatantly supplying the Azerbaijani forces for no reason other than to stoke the flames of a conflict and weaken Armenia. Turkey: NATO's own scumbag member.
And for the record I enjoy System of a Down and Daron's solo project, maybe you guys should work on making some musically-interesting propaganda to win me over?