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What does “the next Deep State” even mean? What do the words “deep state” even mean in this context?
by cranky_coder 8y ago
What does “the next Deep State” even mean? What do the words “deep state” even mean in this context?
- nabla9 8y agoIt means state within a state. Origin of the term is in 1990s Turkey. Military, police and justice system were upholding national interests and acting independently from the government. Deep State is a form of clandestine government made up of hidden or covert networks of power operating independently of a nation's political leadership, in pursuit of their own agenda and goals.
- anigbrowl 8y agoupholding national interests 'national interest' seems like a highly moveable feast.
- boomboomsubban 8y agoNot particularly. As they were in control of the state, their goals were considered the national interest. It may not have reflected the will of the population or government, but that's often the case with national interests.
- anigbrowl 8y agoThat seems like a really bad definition.
- boomboomsubban 8y agoThe concept of "national interests" has been in use for about five hundred years now. What issue do you have with it?