TR Foreign Policy & Geopolitics

[Packetlight]

Is the funding for the military 100% domestic ? Including training ?

"The Department of State provides Nigeria with one of the highest International Military Education and Training (IMET) allocations in sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately $5 million obligated from FY 2019 –2023.. Nigeria is also a partner in the Africa Military Education Program (AMEP) and has benefited from approximately $500,000 since FY 2016 to support instructor and curriculum development at Nigerian military schools. From FY 2016-FY 2020, $1.8 million was obligated for Nigeria in Foreign Military Financing to support maritime security, military professionalization, and counterterrorism efforts. Nigeria is an active member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) and has benefitted over $8 million worth of training, equipment, and advisory support for counterterrorism efforts between FY 2019-FY 2023.

Building on the AGI program, the Department of State has obligated $941,000 in Peacekeeping Operations Funds (PKO) since 2021 for advisory services to the AFN to enhance accountability and justice by developing systems and practices on civilian harm mitigation."

https://www.state.gov/u-s-security-cooperation-with-nigeria/

Burkino Faso has lost this kind of support which I why I say it is fucked

"As of 2023, about 25% of all terrorist attack deaths worldwide have occurred in Burkina Faso, which is governed by a military junta headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore."

All this training won't matter if political will isn't there.

 

[Sanchez]

NEW: Closer relations between Turkiye and Indonesia agreed today:
- 1st High Level Strategic Cooperation Council next year (Presidents, ministers to meet)
- more defence, security cooperation, 2+2 format to start (Foreign and Defence Ministers to meet together). Agreed at today's meeting of Turkish and Indonesian Foreign Ministers in Ankara

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1785766669777854896

 

[Bozan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786047725332492589

Why now ? Does this include oil ?

Also arguably the most popular thing Erdogan has done

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786047725332492589

Why now ? Does this include oil ?

Also arguably the most popular thing Erdogan has done

Elections are now over. So you're not going to say this is an election show, right?

 

[Bozan]

Elections are now over. So you're not going to say this is an election show, right?

Yes but why now? The war started ages ago. Did something change recently ? Why not for the elections ?

I'm not understanding this - it's also a huge break in relations with Israel. Will Erdogan force Azerbaijan to do the same ?

 

[Bozan]

Yes but why now? The war started ages ago. Did something change recently ? Why not for the elections ?

I'm not understanding this - it's also a huge break in relations with Israel. Will Erdogan force Azerbaijan to do the same ?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786077759309045893

 

[Bozan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786077759309045893

This could affect F16 transfers also.

 

[Afif]

Why does it seem, much of Turkish foreign policy has recently become reactionary in nature? Reacting (to a large degree) to fluctuation in domestic internal politics and people's perception. Some saying it is because of a new party called YRP threatening to take away Erdogan's voter base for Various reasons.(?) Among others, soft stance on Israel. Don't know how accurate is this. I could be wrong, as I am not well versed in Turkey's domestic politics.

Even if we consider it as a value and principles based move, Small and medium power unless supported by superpowers or strong regional allies, can't afford such luxury. Chances are, meterial odds will outweigh the moral benefits.

If there were multiple regional/international allies closely coordinating such move, it would've made more sense for Türkiye. In this way more or less Backlash and adverse effects are distributed.

Or it could be that president Erdogan knows, a ceasefire is close. So, it would be a short term political Stunt without long term economic repercussions.

 

[Bozan]

Why does it seem, much of Turkish foreign policy has recently become reactionary in nature. Reacting (to a large degree) to fluctuation in domestic internal politics and people's perception. Some saying it is because of new party called YRP threatening to take away Erdogan's voter base for Various reasons. Among others, soft stance on Israel. Don't know how accurate is this. I could be wrong.

Even we consider it as a value and principles based move, Small and medium power unless supported by superpowers or strong regional allies, can't afford such luxury. Chances are, meterial odds will outweigh the moral benefits.

If there were multiple regional/international allies closely coordinating such move, it would've made more sense for Türkiye. In this way more or less Backlash and adverse effects are distributed.

Or it could be that president Erdogan knows, a ceasefire is close. So, it would a short political Stunt without long term economic repercussions.

Turkish foreign policy has always been hostage to domestic policy, Erdogan's rhetoric has always been about pandering to an islamist/nationalist voterbase - see all the hostile speeches against Assad, America, Israel and Saudi and then turning around trying to normalize with them when the domestic crisis is over

Or the behaviour when Russia blew up Turkish soldiers with aircraft

Haha or even recently when he gave that stupid ass speech in Germany next to Scholz about Turkey not being hostage to Jews due to their history last year, while asking Germany for Euro fighters

Or all that shit he talked about the IMF to end up with a really shitty deal from World Bank

I believe Fahrettin actively pursued a propaganda machine promoting us VS the world in domestic discourse

 

[Rodeo]

Or it could be that president Erdogan knows, a ceasefire is close. So, it would a short term political Stunt without long term economic repercussions.

This could be it. It doesn't make sense otherwise. We exported $5.43billions to Israel and imported only $1.64billions in 2023. If the news are true, it will only exacerbate our economic woes.

 

[Bozan]

This could be it. It doesn't make sense otherwise. We exported $5.43billions to Israel and imported only $1.64billions in 2023. If the news are true, it will only exacerbate our economic woes.

Yes but you can't just un-cancel a cancelled free trade agreement

 

[what]

Why does it seem, much of Turkish foreign policy has recently become reactionary in nature? Reacting (to a large degree) to fluctuation in domestic internal politics and people's perception. Some saying it is because of a new party called YRP threatening to take away Erdogan's voter base for Various reasons.(?) Among others, soft stance on Israel. Don't know how accurate is this. I could be wrong, as I am not well versed in Turkey's domestic politics.

Even if we consider it as a value and principles based move, Small and medium power unless supported by superpowers or strong regional allies, can't afford such luxury. Chances are, meterial odds will outweigh the moral benefits.

If there were multiple regional/international allies closely coordinating such move, it would've made more sense for Türkiye. In this way more or less Backlash and adverse effects are distributed.

Or it could be that president Erdogan knows, a ceasefire is close. So, it would be a short term political Stunt without long term economic repercussions.

Foreign Policy has always been reactionary, look at the Koran burnings for example.
The government has lost many votes to a conservative party because they successfully exploited the economic relations with Israel. Now they're trying to catch up in a race to see which party does more to support Palestinians.

But the average Turk does suffer, because Israel has been one of the few trade positive countries for us.

 

[Mis_TR_Like]

Some sources report that PKK acquired the 358 missile from PMU in Iraq. It is thought that this is the missile/loitering munition which hit our UCAVs featured in the recent PKK propaganda video.

If this is true then I sure hope we are preparing for a full blown confrontation with Iran.

America's softening tone against Iran is due to the fact that they see Iran as a counterbalance to Turkic power. Armenia is just their little pawn.

To be fair, our air defence program progress has ben impressive. I have no doubt that a big reason for this is because of Iran.

Iran's conventional forces suck. They can neither launch an invasion, nor defend against a full blown attack (they would resort to guerilla warfare within weeks). However, their missiles and suicide drones are more than annoying. They think they can get away with anything because everybody within the region fears their arsenal. But the second they fully commit to a full missile attack, they will be susceptible to complete annihilation from the air.

 

[I_Love_F16]

If this is true then I sure hope we are preparing for a full blown confrontation with Iran.

Our government are scared of Iran. Iranians always play dirty with us and unfortunately we never answered back. I hope like you that this will change in the future.

 

[Ahmad]

Turkey should deal with Iranian aggression the same way our country Pakistan dealt with them when they crossed our redline. Iran is always hostile to neighbours countries. They create problems for neighbours. But when deal with force then they became good boys

Our government are scared of Iran. Iranians always play dirty with us and unfortunately we never answered back. I hope like you that this will change in the future.

 

[Heartbang]

Turkey should deal with Iranian aggression the same way our country Pakistan dealt with them when they crossed our redline. Iran is always hostile to neighbours countries. They create problems for neighbours. But when deal with force then they became good boys

He's right. They'll change their tune real quick once we blow the port of Bandar-Abbas to smithereens.
Hell, blow up some oil refineries, assuming they have any?

 

[Kartal1]

Mohamed A. Fettah el-Burhan Rahman, son of Sudanese President Abdulfettah el-Burhan, who was seriously injured in a traffic accident with a motorcycle in Ankara, died in the hospital where he was treated.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786433839096537187

PS: What the hell is happening!?!?!

 

[Kartal1]

Swedish media | A 72-year-old PKK Kurdish immigrant named Öner Senanik, who is wanted in Turkey on terrorism charges, was caught by the police in a barn in Sweden where he sneaked into to rape horses. Swedish media also wrote that he confessed to the police that he was accused of trying to stab the police officer who caught him and that he was wanted for terrorism in his country. He will now face several charges in Sweden: the first of sexually assaulting a horse (security cameras recorded the rape) and the second of breaking into a stable and defying the authorities and threatening them with a knife.

An ex-HDP candidate from Mardin, known in HDP and PKK circles. Am I shocked? No!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786427995349029020

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786463150469964101

 

[Barry]

Swedish media | A 72-year-old PKK Kurdish immigrant named Öner Senanik, who is wanted in Turkey on terrorism charges, was caught by the police in a barn in Sweden where he sneaked into to rape horses. Swedish media also wrote that he confessed to the police that he was accused of trying to stab the police officer who caught him and that he was wanted for terrorism in his country. He will now face several charges in Sweden: the first of sexually assaulting a horse (security cameras recorded the rape) and the second of breaking into a stable and defying the authorities and threatening him with a knife.

An ex-HDP candidate from Mardin, known in HDP and PKK circles. Am I shocked? No!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786427995349029020

Looks like he went for an upgrade on the wife