There is no doubt that Turkey has entered a new era since the July 15 failed coup attempt, one which will witness drastic changes in its key security institutions and state structure, as well as its threat assessment.

The government is working on a new decree law that will change the status of the Gendarmerie Forces Command and Coast Guard Command, fully subordinating both institutions to the Interior Ministry. The gendarmerie forces are expected to serve as the “rural police” under the Police Department, while civilian control of the land, naval and air forces will be increased. The government is planning to appoint an undersecretary to each force so that it will much better oversee the military’s actions.