Just to clearify things:
My argument is not America is great, let's suck it up to the Americans. My argument is: please dont forget that Russia is an asshole too.
And what makes you think that Turkey without an alliance would be better of against Russia?
Or any of the skirmishes with Greece? The Greeks would probably share your ideas.
As you said, looks like 100 years old agreements are not the gold standard. Time to talk to each other live civilized neighbours and to move into the next cenutry policy wise. Whether it's the EEZ or Islands.
I'm asking for anything, just pointed out that your demand is way off. If the Islands were unarmed or at least not heavily armed there would be less tension and thats not wishful thinking but an century old agreement that was broken.
1. The Americans are not angles, I'm not a friend of America but I like NATO.
2. The Americans will argue that they support SDF (which includes the YPG) not the PKK. We both know that its the same shit, but unlike the Russians they recognize the PKK as a terrorist organization.
3. I dont...
Repost this whenever someone mentions buying Russian equipment or even cozying up to Russia. Remind them also of the time Russians bombed Turkish soldiers while they were fighting ISIS close to Al-Bab.
Its crazy, how easily people forget these things.
Demilitarization of the Turkish Agean coast? Thats bonkers. I might as well demand that Greece demilitarizes 1/4 of its populated areas of its mainland.
Okay, it could be, not denying that. But the Videos of the Defence ministry are notoriously known to cut in old footage when deemed right. Wouldnt be the first time that videos were recycled.
What are the benefits of a hybrid helicopter? The electric engine and batteries probably wont even have enough energy to keep it up or maybe just for a very brief time.
Gaddafi was weird. He at one point supported the PKK at least voiced something like it, but supported Turkey during the Cyprus operation, helped out with F16 spare parts during the embargo afterwards and invited Turkish companies at thus poured billions into the Turkish state and companies.
I agree Libya seems to be a big clusterfuck, even before foreign interventions. Gaddafi at least brought stability and for Northern Africa good levels of prosperity.
There have been signs and comments that indicate a softening between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. I have my doubts about UAE, but I also think that the new US government will leave its impact in the region and we might see better relations because Saudi Arabia once again seeks allies that are not...
Alone the rumours of this walking joke has pushed USDTRY above 7 again. Please put him somewhere far away, let him lead the Turkish moon mission from the moon.