Friday, January 14, 2022

Turkey Draws Closer to US and Europe | NewsClick

Turkey Draws Closer to US and Europe But, the truth is the West may accept Turkey back, but will they accept Erdogan? M.K. Bhadrakumar 14 Jan 2022 Being a “swing state” may have tactical advantages but when life gets tough and the tough get going, there could be consequences. Turkey once faced such a moment of truth a hundred years ago. It faces a similar predicament today.  At a meeting on Thursday in Ankara with the European Union ambassadors, Turkish President called for bold action in developing relations between the two sides in 2022. He said full membership of the EU still remains Turkey’s strategic priority and it is “in our common interest to act with a long-term strategic perspective rather than prejudices or fears.” More:Turkey Draws Closer to US and Europe | NewsClick