Submission Statement: „There could be a historic match between Turkey’s defense industry and military capabilities, and a European continent urgently in need of troops and arms.“ Timothy Ash argues that Turkey, with its substantial military capabilities and defense industry, presents a critical solution for Europe’s security challenges, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Turkey’s large land force and advanced military technologies can provide immediate support to Europe as it seeks to bolster its defense. Ash highlights the potential for cooperation between Turkey and European nations, emphasizing the need to address common threats and ensure regional stability.
Sea_Persimmon_3846 on
I feel this is a devil’s bargain that’ll end with turkey gaining admission to the EU, and that further destabilises Europe.
We’ve time to fix things without turkey.
7rvn on
Short-term gains, long-term liabilities. We might be aligned on Russia but Turkey plays its own game and Europe isn’t desperate enough to let them deal the cards. Ukraine’s defense industry should be the main focus in any case.
coffeewalnut05 on
Been saying this for a long time. Turkey is our strong link, plus they have a carefully balanced relationship with Russia.
arock121 on
The EU is having to face the reality that they can’t pivot away from the US defense industry overnight and have a ready made replacement. This would be a decade plus, billions of dollars change, and shouldn’t be treated as a knee jerk repudiation of Trump. Turkey may be able to fill some of the gap, but the devils bargain of working with the US is much better than with Turkey, even factoring in four more years of Trump.
puppetmstr on
If we have come as far as to consider Turkey to be the one to provide security to Europe, Europe might as well make a deal with Russia to henceforth provide security on the continent.
It has similar draw backs but would be a much more comprehensive approach lol
DrippingPickle on
Turkey is not remotely a sustainable ally and it would be foolish to pivot away from the US when it just has to endure 4 years.
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Submission Statement: „There could be a historic match between Turkey’s defense industry and military capabilities, and a European continent urgently in need of troops and arms.“ Timothy Ash argues that Turkey, with its substantial military capabilities and defense industry, presents a critical solution for Europe’s security challenges, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Turkey’s large land force and advanced military technologies can provide immediate support to Europe as it seeks to bolster its defense. Ash highlights the potential for cooperation between Turkey and European nations, emphasizing the need to address common threats and ensure regional stability.
I feel this is a devil’s bargain that’ll end with turkey gaining admission to the EU, and that further destabilises Europe.
We’ve time to fix things without turkey.
Short-term gains, long-term liabilities. We might be aligned on Russia but Turkey plays its own game and Europe isn’t desperate enough to let them deal the cards. Ukraine’s defense industry should be the main focus in any case.
Been saying this for a long time. Turkey is our strong link, plus they have a carefully balanced relationship with Russia.
The EU is having to face the reality that they can’t pivot away from the US defense industry overnight and have a ready made replacement. This would be a decade plus, billions of dollars change, and shouldn’t be treated as a knee jerk repudiation of Trump. Turkey may be able to fill some of the gap, but the devils bargain of working with the US is much better than with Turkey, even factoring in four more years of Trump.
If we have come as far as to consider Turkey to be the one to provide security to Europe, Europe might as well make a deal with Russia to henceforth provide security on the continent.
It has similar draw backs but would be a much more comprehensive approach lol
Turkey is not remotely a sustainable ally and it would be foolish to pivot away from the US when it just has to endure 4 years.