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Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s NATO application

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  1. [4]
    Raistlin
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    As expected, the election is over and this isn't a hill I assumed Erdogan wanted to die on. Interestingly on the back of supporting Ukranian accession into NATO, so I wonder if he finally picked a...

    As expected, the election is over and this isn't a hill I assumed Erdogan wanted to die on. Interestingly on the back of supporting Ukranian accession into NATO, so I wonder if he finally picked a side.

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      hushbucket
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      It stands to reason Turkey will continue to straddle the line and play both sides. For example it relies on Russias cooperation to maintain the black sea grain deal, which is benefits greatly...

      It stands to reason Turkey will continue to straddle the line and play both sides. For example it relies on Russias cooperation to maintain the black sea grain deal, which is benefits greatly from. It collects fees directly for the passage of grain but it also buys grain at a 25% discount. Its also said that the grain deal improves food scarcity in the region, which helps reduce migrants into Turkey.

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      1. Raistlin
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        Oh yeah, I don't think Turkey's about to become the next Poland. But Erdogan came out hard in favour of Ukranian accession into NATO last week, and one of Turkey's new demands was unblocking some...

        Oh yeah, I don't think Turkey's about to become the next Poland. But Erdogan came out hard in favour of Ukranian accession into NATO last week, and one of Turkey's new demands was unblocking some acquis chapters for their accession process into the EU.

        Might always change his mind next week and say something stupid, but it does feel qualitatively different than before to me.

        3 votes