by repulsewarrior » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:44 pm
...oh yes, American Sanctions are also on the way; Erdogan may not be worried about the EU's sanctions, but the two combined, one way or the other will be noticed.
In such a position of weakness, Putin may well be more demanding, on the many issues where Turkey benefits from Russia's largesse, in the spheres of influence that they cross, with non-aggression.
...let's not forget, the gas exploration which acts as its stimulus, has evolved from Treaties, Tripartite meetings, a Forum, to discussions on 'regional hegemony'; as a balance that counters the notions of "Turks" and their supremacy in these Seas.
Beside that, let's remember that the clock is ticking. I am sure in his own mind, he must face his People/"People" in two years, when Turkey's Centennial starts (in three).
...what does he want? More than anything, i think, is a return of the Caliphate, in Istanbul; and with it an end to the Treaties of Lausanne and Sevres.
Anything is possible, if at the crux of the Problem, Cyprus, and Cypriots, are Free.