Before the debate on the March 31 elections is over, there are new steps in foreign policy whose end we cannot see.
ErdoganWhatever the rosy news that comes out of ‘s Iraq trip is important. First of all, with Iraq on a white piece of paper, “We will improve relations from now on” Even saying and signing “one step” Let’s emphasize that it is.
We have been underlining at every opportunity in this column for years:
For a country, everything starts by establishing good relations with its neighbors.
If you cannot achieve this, no matter how powerful your state is, one side of you will remain incomplete.
So far with Iraq “attempts” being talked about today “of development” How nice it is to talk!
It is important that there are also references to the fight against terrorism. However, as long as the Kandil stands there, every step taken is, to some extent, filling the basket with water.
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What we really want to talk about is the Head of the Hamas Number Bureau. Ismail Haniye‘s visit to Erdoğan… Erdoğan’s visit to the US President, which is expected to take place on May 9 BidenMeeting with…
There is no direct connection between the two, but developments in the Middle East and Erdogan’s statements have changed the way things are.
Before his visit, Erdoğan equated Hamas with the National Forces, the spirit of the beginning of our War of Independence. Haniye naturally expressed his satisfaction with this. We will talk about this in another article.
While Erdoğan underlined his support for Hamas, he explained that this came with a price and that he was willing to risk it. These are open-ended words.
Evidently, Erdoğan thinks that he can play a role in the changes in the region. It is expected that there will be a role within the scope of the Greater Middle East Project (BOP), just like in the 2003-2005 period.
With Erdogan’s statements, it can be said that Turkey’s Middle East policy, which has changed for a long time, is on the verge of a new capsize.
In our traditional foreign policy, Türkiye would be part of the solutions in the Middle East. It was a country where all parties could meet.
Now Türkiye has become part of the problems, not the solutions. Erdogan shouted, “I am a part of the Middle East” says.
Ultimately, this is the path preferred by the West. The EU’s border is no longer Hakkari, but Edirne.
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The broken backstage information on the Ankara-Washington line is literally frightening.
The USA has a backstage message to Ankara that says:
Hamas is withdrawing from Qatar. If Türkiye replaces Qatar for Hamas, there will be consequences.
It is said that one of the consequences is that May 9 may be canceled.
It was announced shortly before the May 9 and March 31 local elections. The meaning of the news that the USA invited the leader of the administration before an important election is clear; We want to work with him!
We want it, but how do we want it?
This side is forked. Erdoğan very skillfully balances being helpful and challenging in foreign policy. He says something that is perceived internally as defiance. Holding a bowl outside.
Our intuition is that Erdogan will use external tensions to appear stronger internally. When there is something wrong inside, it is easier to fix it. External issues are not like that. You don’t have all the ends of the ball of yarn in your hand.
Next thing you know, the rope is gone!
