Turkey has alternatives

Submitted by Mike (United States), Nov 20, 2011 at 22:21

Turkey would be accepted readily as an ally by Russia or China because they are the gate keeper. They hold the energy and trade route from Middle East to Europe and the sea routes from Russia, Europe to Mediterranean. If Russia does not control the Mediterranean, that is because of Turkey. They have good relations with Arabs, Europe, and the old Soviet Republics in Asia. For Turkey it does not matter who their ally is. In either case they will be fine. So the highest bidder will have their friendship. US enmity towards Iran, Irak, Syria is costing Turkey in terms of lost trade and economic influence and some Turkish reluctance towards American operations in the region is normal. What would US do if Turkey told US not to trade with Canada or Mexico? It would not work for us. Same is true for Turkey.

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