Interfering in the Internal Affairs of Host Countries

The power and influence of the Gülen Movement is another factor in the reactions of the case countries, but the main determinant is the response capacities of the countries in question. In this regard, the Bulgarian state seems to have the greatest capacity to respond directly to the problems exported from Turkey. It is a member state of the EU, which could intervene to block some of Turkey’s demands. On the other hand, the Bulgarian authorities are aware that without the Diyanet’s financial support there may be serious issues among the country’s Muslim population. Therefore, it has been trying to frame the issues in a delicate balance.