Fethullah Gulen and Gulen Movement

coup attempt: The upheaval exposes deep discontent within the military ranks, according to CNN. But less than 24 hours after a night of violence, questions remained about who was behind it and why they decided to act now. The cleric, Fethullah Gulen, living in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania, suggested that overthrow and assassination attempts have been staged in the past though he did not directly accuse Erdogan of deliberately plunging Turkey into chaos. The ramifications of the coup attempt on the political system of a NATO ally and partner in the U.S. fight against ISIS also remain unclear. Read More "This country suffered a lot in the hands of the Gulen Movement," Erdogan told throngs of supporters near his home in Istanbul."I call on the United States and President Barack Obama ... either arrest Fethullah Gulen or return him to Turkey," he added. "If we are strategic partners or model partners, do what is necessary."Latest example of Turkey deteriorating stability Gulen, a reclusive figure who leads a popular movement called Hizmet, said anyone could have masterminded the coup attempt: nationalists, the opposition. Erdogan call for U.S. involvement in punishing his rival comes after Turkish authorities closed the airspace around Turkey Incirlik Air Base, where his government allows the American military to launch operations in the air campaign against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.