"What Would Happen If Turkey Lost Its Allies?
Published: 8/18/2008
BY SEMIH IDIZ
MILLIYET- After the collapse of the Soviet Union , NATO was largely deprived of its mission. For the alliance's future health, it needs to perceive a new common threat. The operation in Afghanistan highlighted this lack, and NATO leaders have complained that member states don't contribute enough to this operation. Even Turkey , considered a key NATO member, has refused to send more combat troops. One of the most important results of Russia 's recent invasion of Georgia is the revival of the idea of a common threat in Europe, but a demonstration in Tbilisi against Russia didn't get much attention."
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