A post from my Langara IR class..
It seems as if Turkeys’ will to join the European Union, exceeds its will to make the right decision for its country. I feel as though the EU frowns upon unfavourable moves that Turkey makes, but will wink, nod and brush shoulders with them when they go along with the “west”. I am unconvinced that a radar system and missile defence system in Turkey and Eastern Europe is the answer for anything. The message I get from this aggressive manoeuvre, is simply that the United States, through NATO is looking to heavily expand its military presence. I can completely see how countries in the region perceive this as a threat… Say for example you live on a street with all modest houses, except there is a single house in the middle of the block thats bigger, everyone who lives on this block knows that this guy has more money and power than the rest. So one…
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