“Such defiance will be the ultimate test for imperial hawks in Washington who have elected economic warfare as their geopolitical weapon of choice.”
From: 21st Century wire
Patrick Henningsen
21st Century Wire
As US foreign policy goals continue to drift away from the mutual interests of its allies, some of Washington’s fundamental alliances may come under stress as a result. Will its financial largess hasten the demise of its most important military alliances?
Turkey became an integral part of the US-led geopolitical sphere of influence after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1952. That joint mission fell squarely under a bipolar Cold War framework of the post-World War Two international order, where few questioned the leadership and economic influence of the United States. The same cannot be said in today’s fraying international order.
On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to reporters on his return flight from the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He issued a stern rebuke to…
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Good article. Gives me hope that the long-awaited demise of the US military-industrial complex horror show is coming to an end. I almost feel like stocking up for the celebration party… when Zionist Israel is utterly defeated.
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That’s funny, Sha’Tara. I had a very similar reaction.
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Good for Erdogan. I wish more heads of state had Erdogan’s courage. Maybe his leadership will inspire others to stand up to US bullying. Also, what Sha’Tara said.
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Indeed, Katherine. I also think it’s encouraging that the leaders of Russia, Iran and China are supporting him and vice versa.
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