"Ο Ακανίν, όμως, διαφωνεί με τη θεωρία, υποστηρίζοντας ότι "Δεν υπάρχει βαθύ κράτος στην Τουρκία, αλλά περιοδικοί βαθιοί σχηματισμοί".
"Akalin, however, disagrees with the theory, insisting "There is no deep state in Turkey, there are periodical deep formations." According to him, unlawful alliances featuring both state officials and civilians have occurred from time to time, but without consistency.