4 Bad Omens For America
They came as a reaction to the ill-advised foreign policy objectives of America. Having turned Ukranians and Israelis into sacrificial lambs, now it is our turn to feel the pain as Americans.
In the past 48 hours, 4 bad omens for America later, some questions deserve answers. Did they come as a reaction to 4 casus-belli US did not avoid since 7 October?
The short answer: Yes!
The long answer: Look at the short answer, and then, multiply it by the “misfiring-US-diplomatic-posturing” from 19 October to 5 November!
TURKIYE THREW ITS HAT INTO THE RING
What ring?
No one in the West would consider Turkiye a “heavy-weight”. As a result, it cannot be in the same ring against the military superpower US.
With all its shortcomings, in fact, Turkiye cannot even be in the same ring with little Israel. Considering how the entire West is behind the little “dynamo”.
Turkiye has no intention to throw its hat into the ring against America or Israel. Rather, it just did it to the ring where the “Battle Royal” will soon take place.
One, in this Battle Royal, Turkiye will have home field advantage. It will take place in the post-American hegemonic-states.
Two, America and Israel will be isolated and outnumbered in this Battle Royal. The rising East has advantage across board 3 to 1 against the decaying West.
4 Bad Omens For America
5 November Statements and a Response
Three of them came as formal statements from Turkish officials, primarily on military matters.
The fourth came as a diplomatic manoeuvre. It registered as a solid counter punch against America in a two-weeks-turn-around.
Statements By Turkish Officials
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye talked about the Israeli-Palestinian war. He said that Turkiye is doing more than eye can see.
After that, he announced that the Turkish defense expenditure will be increased from 16 to 40 billion dollar a year in 2024.
Final press conference came from Temel Kotil, CEO of TUSAS. He said, KAAN, the Turkish F-35, will make its maiden flight by February 2024.
Diligent Diplomacy At Work
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Turkiye on 5 November. Since 19 October, the US was, undiplomatically, ignoring Turkiye in the region.
However, the US posturing in the previous two weeks turned out to be for nothing. Blinken, at the end, had to concede, visiting his counterpart at his turf and terms.
Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of Turkiye, undiplomatically, did not meet Blinken on the tarmac. He also shrewdly continued with his diplomatic moves for the entire 2.5 hours.
4 Bad Omens For America
So What, Would Say A Contemptuous Globalist
What exactly would such Turkish statements and a diplomatic response add up against America?
So far, they showed that the US posturing did not bring desired diplomatic, political, and military advantages, since 8 October.
The US also noticed how Turkiye is able to throw effective diplomatic counterpunches: They played well in the global public opinion.
On top, diplomatic snubbing of Turkiye incurred penalties for America. Those that perished since 19 October will be billed against America in the long run.
The Israeli-Palestinian War of 2023
The Israeli-Palestinian War of 2023 is now a bloody stalemate like the 1973 has been. Unfortunately now, there is no Camp David possibility to bring a good ending.
The two state solution now has to be on the table. Moreover, like the Camp David Accord, it has to come fast and conclusive. Finally, the US cannot play an exclusive role.
Camp David
Camp David Peace Agreement took place two years after the Yom Kippur war of 1973. Egypt, Jordan, and Israel signed a lasting peace deal to date.
Palestinian State
Nowadays, there is no Camp David to talk about to negotiate a Palestinian state. There is no Mar a Lago either with a viable president.
Turkish Solution Anyone?
Henry Kissinger will attest to it.
To make warring parties sit on the same table is one thing. Getting them to agree on anything is another.
Does the US or the Joe Biden Administration have what it takes? The answer is a big “NO!”
IF not then, where would this table be set up? What power will make Israelis and Palestinians sit at that table?
Why To Talk About Two States Now
Before Saving Hostages
First thing is first. The “US diplomacy” already shortchanged both warring parties. Now, because of atrocities, Israelis and Palestinians are on a point of no return.
Saving hostages was the main topic for Hakan Fidan and Anthony Blinken during their 2.5 hour long meeting on 5 November. Two states solution was a concurrent condition.
Turkish Cards
20 October - 5 November Difference
If Hakan Fidan and Anthony Blinken had met on 20 October, instead of the American posturing, they were going to agree on saving hostages. No strings were going to be attached then.
On 5 November, they both knew hostage negotiations had no chance to move forward anymore. Unless there was a comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian problem.
4 Bad Omens For America
So, What Exactly Are They?
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