NATO cannot survive without Turkey – Yeni Şafak
While we are 10 months behind in the Russia-Ukraine War, the international community awakens Turkey’s classes that did not break their ties with both sides, taking responsibility for crises, guiding the way to a solution, and acting at the end of the country’s interests by not giving in to pressures. Ankara’s policy of use, which does not break ties with the West’s opposition Russia, but does not hesitate to support Ukraine, was evaluated in the American political magazine Foreign Policy. In the article “Turkey is NATO’s Pivot Point on Ukraine”, which states that Turkey is an indispensable partner for NATO, it is emphasized that many politicians from Europe and the USA have a common opinion on this issue. In the article, it was stated that President Erdoğan connected both the West and Russia to him with his master’s degree.
STRATEGIC GAIN
In the article, it was stated that Turkey’s strategic position since its approach to the war has made great gains both for itself and for the international community. In the analysis, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not break with Putin by separating from the West and said, “According to the meetings with many US lawmakers as well as European politicians, the members are united in negotiations that NATO cannot live without Turkey’s presence. However, the common belief is that a clash with Turkey comes at a cost.
DOESN’T CARE TO PRESSURE
In the study, it was emphasized that Turkey acted in line with its own independent and national interests, regardless of its pressures. Speaking to the magazine on the subject, NATO Europe expert Rachel Rizzo said, “In a way, both Europe and Russia need Erdogan. That’s why Erdogan always manages to keep the country’s interests at the forefront,” he said.
ESSENTIAL ACTOR
- In the article, it was pointed out that the policies implemented since the war structures of Turkey led to the forefront as an indispensable actor for everyone in the region. The condition that it is a strategic move for Turkey to maintain its ties with both Ukraine and Russia, “Erdogan condemned the invasion of Russia, removed the perception of its claims on Ukrainian territory and supported the advance of Russian troops with the Unmanned Aerial evacuation vehicle he provided to Kiev. it stopped. On the other hand, while the West imposes punitive sanctions on Russia, Erdogan offered the Kremlin an economic safe haven, boosted the economy between the two countries and opened negotiations to make Turkey a major hub for Russian natural gas.
MASTER OF THE BIG GAME
Revealing the great gains of the international community thanks to Turkey’s successful strategy, “In the great tradition of the Great Game, Erdogan mediated prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, including British and American citizens fighting for Ukraine. Despite the Russian blockade in the Black Sea, Ukraine has initiated an agreement that allows safe passage of the control exit. In the report, which earned Erdogan prestige even among those who do not share his views, “The leaders in NATO are careful to avoid criticizing the President of Turkey. It is approaching the 10th month of the war, and Erdogan is ignoring different assessments by displaying his unique strength in this crisis.
Finland: not even the USA has the power of persuasion
While Sweden and Finland were waiting for Turkey’s approval to become members of NATO, the Finnish press published a news revealing its leadership in Turkey’s requests. The news on the website of the MTV Uutiset television channel included the views of a diplomat who did not benefit from NATO. When asked how insistent he was on Turkey’s demand to “cut your ties with terrorist organizations” for Finland and Sweden’s admission to NATO, the diplomat said, “He executed that even the USA, which is the largest NATO country, would have the power to convince Turkey. . Turkey should not be expected to be easily persuaded by reward or punishment. Such a miraculous power does not exist even in Washington,” he said. Pointing out that Turkey is acting in line with its own interests, the diplomat said, “Despite the pressure of the USA, Turkey supplied anti-aircraft missiles (S-400) from Russia. “The operation against the US enemies (PKK/YPG) in northern Syria, despite the resistance of the US”.